Wokingham Borough Council's Highways and Transport division has a fantastic opportunity available for a Head of Operational Highways and Assets. 

As the Head of this service, you will play an active role in the day-to-day operation of the Highways and Transport Service, being responsible for the long-term maintenance of the borough’s highway assets, as well as the delivery of major highway infrastructure projects.

Wokingham is ‘a great place to live, learn, work and grow and a great place to do business’, and the Highways and Transport’s main focus is ‘Enriching lives, providing safe strong communities, keeping the borough moving, changing the way we work for our residents and be the best we can be’.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the long-term maintenance of the Borough’s highway assets including roads, footpaths, structures (bridges, subways, retaining walls, culverts, embankments etc) street lighting, street furniture (signs, fencing, bins, bollards, benches, street name plates, cycle stands etc) and highway drainage.
• Maintaining inventories of the Borough’s highway-related assets, and commissioning of regular condition surveys of the asset stock.
• Overseeing the delivery of major highway infrastructure projects and the management of highway contracts and associated functions.

Candidate Requirements:

We are looking for an experienced, customer focused person who has the skills, knowledge, and proven credibility to build relationships with key stakeholders and organisations.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join a very successful transport team who are keen to explore innovative and commercial opportunities that would complement the growth strategy.

At Wokingham, we take great pride in the work we do. We’re an extremely ambitious service and are determined to set new standards in service delivery, ensuring that we have a positive impact on the quality of life and safety of our residents and communities.

We are committed to working collaboratively and endorse a coaching style of management in which everyone can thrive and succeed.  You will find this is a fantastic place to work and to develop your career. This opportunity comes with an extensive range of incredible benefits including generous annual leave entitlement, a local government pension, flexible working arrangements, an employee assistance programme, a host of employee discounts and much more!

If you relish the chance to be part of an outcome-focused team where plans quickly become realised, then Wokingham is the place for you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Chris Easton  chris.easton@wokingham.gov.uk  

Closing Date: Sunday 7^th January 2024, 11pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive daily, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.