Cyclical Maintenance Manager

Full time Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 08/04/2026

Job Information

Interim & Executive Management

City Huntingdon

Province Cambridgeshire

Postal Code PE26

Job Description 6 Month Contract With a Local Authority

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the delivery of all routine and cyclical highway maintenance activities across the county, ensuring infrastructure is maintained safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The role focuses on extending asset life, preventing defects, and delivering value for public money through well-planned maintenance programmes, strong contract management, and effective team leadership aligned with organisational priorities and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an area-based team delivering cyclical highway maintenance programmes.
• Oversee day-to-day operations while providing strategic direction.
• Monitor and improve performance against KPIs.
• Develop and oversee scopes of work for cyclical maintenance activities.
• Ensure works specifications are technically accurate and safety-compliant.
• Manage programmes from planning through to delivery, inspection, and payment.
• Implement quality assurance processes including training and audits.
• Administer contracts with service providers using systems such as CEMAR.
• Manage risks, works orders, variations, and remedial actions.
• Support procurement processes including tender preparation, evaluation, and award.
• Keep up to date with industry standards, legislation, and new technologies.
• Introduce and trial innovative materials and methods.
• Ensure consistent quality and sustainable practices across all maintenance activities.
• Manage significant revenue and capital budgets.
• Allocate resources in line with policy, risk, and priorities.
• Identify efficiencies and external funding opportunities.
• Act as a key contact for elected members and stakeholders.
• Provide updates, briefings, and responses to enquiries.
• Build strong relationships with councils, agencies, and community groups.
• Promote and enforce high health and safety standards.
• Ensure safe systems of work for staff and contractors.
• Monitor compliance and continuously improve safety practices.
• Allocate and reassign resources dynamically to meet service demands.
• Support workforce planning, development, and performance management.
• Plan maintenance programmes across short, medium, and long-term horizons.
• Contribute to capital investment strategies and asset management planning.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Contribute to the organisation's Net Zero objectives.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Construction, or equivalent experience
• Professional membership (e.g., ICE, IHE, CIHT)
• Strong knowledge of highway maintenance, design standards, and drainage.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., CDM Regulations, Highways Act).
• Knowledge of health & safety best practices.
• Familiarity with contracts (e.g., NEC4) and procurement processes
• Awareness of local government operations
• Programme and project management
• Leadership and team development
• Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
• Strong communication (written and verbal)
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Proven experience in highway or construction sectors
• Budget and resource management experience
• Experience managing contracts and service delivery
• Experience in physical highway maintenance
• Experience presenting and report writing