Highway Maintenance Engineer

Exciting Opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Manager (Highways) in South Yorkshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Manager (Highways) to join a leading authority in South Yorkshire on a full-time basis. This key role will oversee the management and maintenance of highway electrical assets, ensuring compliance, safety, and longevity of the infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing maintenance programs, coordinating teams, and delivering best value for money while meeting statutory and regulatory obligations.

The main duties of the Electrical Maintenance Manager (Highways) include:

·Leading and managing the maintenance of highway electrical assets, including the implementation of reactive and planned maintenance programs.
·Ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, policies, and industry standards, as well as maintaining accurate records to support statutory defense in legal claims.
·Managing and developing maintenance programs to ensure all assets are inspected, tested, and maintained in a timely and efficient manner.
·Overseeing the planning, budgeting, and scheduling of works to ensure optimal resource allocation and delivery.
·Managing a team of engineers and contractors, ensuring effective communication, safety compliance, and quality assurance on all maintenance projects.
·Handling accident damage claims, reviewing costs associated with damage and working to recovery targets.
·Providing technical advice on asset management, maintenance schedules, and ensuring energy-efficient measures are implemented across all works.
·Managing the continuous improvement of asset management practices and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance.
·Deputising for senior management as required and representing the team at relevant meetings.

The Electrical Maintenance Manager (Highways) will have key experience in:

·Highway asset management, including maintenance and inspection of highways and associated infrastructure.
·Proven experience in managing teams, contractors, and budgets for highway maintenance.
·Strong technical knowledge of highways systems, materials, and maintenance practices.
·Experience in managing asset databases and using maintenance management systems.
·Demonstrable experience in delivering high-quality maintenance programs in both the public and private sectors.
·A proactive approach to continuous improvement and the ability to implement changes in asset management practices.

For more details and to apply for the role, please call James Allbon at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email .

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highway, Construction, and Local Government professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact James Allbon at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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