Delivery Team Lead, Manchester Contracts

Working Hours: 17.5 Hours Per Week (two days one week, three days the next week)

Contract type: Job-Share, Permanent

Additional payments: Casual Car Allowance

Closing date: 11.59pm, 29 January 2026

Interview method: Face to Face

Required references: 3 years' history (where possible)

Qualification: HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a construction environment

Driving requirement: The position may require occasional driving; a full valid driving licence and own vehicle are required if you drive.

Leadership role: We are looking for a passionate and experienced Delivery Team Lead to join our Highways Maintenance Service and help shape the future of Manchester’s infrastructure. As a Grade 9 leader you will organise work activities, manage teams, and drive strategic improvements across localities.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and motivate operational teams to achieve high performance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the delivery of reactive maintenance programmes including pothole repairs, kerbing, modular paving and drainage works.
• Collaborate with internal departments, contractors and external partners to deliver efficient, high‑quality services.
• Engage with local communities to develop programmes that reflect their needs and priorities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, security and legislative standards on site.
• Drive service improvement strategies and contribute to the development of future plans.

What You’ll Bring:

• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a construction environment with demonstrable highway construction experience.
• Proven track record in managing civil engineering contracts and delivering results in a local authority setting.
• Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources and multiple priorities with confidence.
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion and continuous personal development.

Ideal Candidate Profile – Technical Expertise:

• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction background with substantial highway construction experience.
• Proficient in bitumen and asphalt repairs, modular paving, kerbing, gully cleansing and pipework replacement.
• Demonstrated success in managing Civil Engineering Construction Contracts and understanding local authority maintenance services.

Leadership & People Management:

• Proven ability to motivate and develop teams, manage performance and foster continuous improvement.
• Experience in coordinating frontline delivery and supervising internal teams and contractors on site.
• Strategic planning, problem‑solving and decision‑making in complex, multi‑priority environments.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Strong communication skills for engaging residents, community groups and external partners.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships across council departments and third‑sector organisations.
• Committed to delivering services that reflect the needs and priorities of local communities.

Operational & Strategic Thinking:

• Produce and interpret management information to inform service delivery.
• Financially astute, with the ability to monitor budgets and ensure cost‑effective operations.
• Forward‑thinking, with a proactive approach to service improvement and modernisation.

Personal Attributes:

• Embodies the Our Manchester Behaviours: proud, collaborative, innovative and accountable.
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and continuous personal development.

Benefits We Offer:

• Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays; 31 days after five years of local government service. Up to two additional weeks can be purchased.
• Pension – enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme with life cover of three‑times salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave – extensive family leave options.
• Perks – discounts on shop, holidays, cycle‑to‑scheme, free flu jabs, eye tests and more.
• Learning and growth – diverse training, workshops and qualifications.
• A Good Employment Charter member – secure, flexible work and fair health and wellbeing support.
• Up to three days volunteering leave – pro‑rate of paid volunteering leave.

Inclusion: We are dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Legal requirements: Right to work in the UK must be evidenced before commencement. Eligibility for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route is not considered. Pre‑employment checks: proof of right to work, references, qualifications, driving licence (if required).

Contact: For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk.