Strategic Lead - Highway Infrastructure Maintenance

Job Description

Hours: 37.0 Hours per Week This is a hugely exciting time to join Solihull Council and have the opportunity to strategically lead our growing Highway Infrastructure Service. As the Strategic Lead for Highway Infrastructure, you will be responsible for the Strategic Highway Contract, and leading the Asset Management, Flood Risk, Drainage, Tanker and Street Lighting Teams, working closely with the Head of Highway Infrastructureto ensure the successful development and delivery of a wide variety of maintenance programmes, schemes and infrastructure projects…. And there is plenty going on!Over the next decade the new HS2 railway opens in 2030, the new Local Development Plan for the Borough and Solihull Town Centre Re-development Master Plan will be implemented. Economic growth is expected in several other high-profile areas including at BirminghamAirport, the National Exhibition Centre and at the Arden Cross development site. With this growth in both the residential and commercial sectors will come increased demand to use the highway network.To be successful in this role you will be an experienced manager who is commercially astute and politically aware. You will have a proven track record of successfully developing and delivering relevant highways schemes and projects. You will also have astrong customer ethos, a collaborative approach and excellent communication skills across a broad range of diverse groups.Partnership working is critical to our future success, and you will work alongside a range of partners to unlock potential and create opportunities for investment in the highway network and supporting infrastructure whilst balancing the need to manage risk.A degree or substantial relevant experience combined with an in-depth knowledge of one or more of the relevant service areas is essential for this role.In return we can offer you a unique opportunity to be involved in and shape a wide range of diverse and interesting projects, with potential for further professional development as the infrastructure programme matures.Working for Solihull means that we can also offer employees a great working environment, together with a range of flexible working options, an extensive wellbeing offer, as well as attractive staff benefits including staff discounts and access to the LocalGovernment pension scheme.To apply, please click the link below. If you have a specific question or require further information regarding this post, please contact Dean Ward, Head of Highway Infrastructure at .uk or on .Closing date for completed applications is 8th October 2023.Shortlisted applicants will be asked to undertake psychometric tests as part of the selection process. Successful applicants will then be invited to interview/ prepare a presentation on 27th October 2023.Please note we do not accept CVs. The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. This post requires the following Disclosure and Barring check: Not required.Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Supporting documentsJob description and person specification #J-18808-Ljbffr