At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead highway maintenance programmes and develop asset management strategies.
- Company: Northumberland County Council, committed to creating opportunities for all.
- Benefits: 26 days annual leave, pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in asset management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate to take on the role of Highway Asset Manager to build on our well embedded Asset Management systems and harness the almost unlimited potential of future technological advances.
Responsibilities
- Lead on the development and implementation of revenue and capital highway maintenance programmes, championing asset management, planning and pavement management principles across the wider Highways and Transport design and delivery teams.
- Develop, monitor and review Asset Management Policies and Strategies and ensure that appropriate data is collected and interpreted in a timely manner to influence decisions and support a proactive performance management culture.
- Be responsible for data management within the Highways and Transport Division, with specific responsibilities for the National Street Gazetteer, ensuring that condition data is interpreted in a timely manner to allow effective production of relevant performance management data.
- Lead work relating to the development of Countryside Policy, the County Council's Definitive Map and Statement and protected landscapes responsibilities.
- Lead a team of 10 staff delivering integrated Highways Asset Management, working in close collaboration with in-house Design and Highway Delivery teams to drive continuous improvement, innovation and added value within an inclusive and supportive environment.
The Highways Asset Management team is a core team in the larger Infrastructure structure of over 100 staff comprising Highways Improvement, Network Management, Parking Services, Passenger Transport, Highway Development Management and Flood and Coastal Erosion Management.
For further information or informal chat please contact Ian Raine, Highways Infrastructure Manager, Tel: 07889101003, email: ian.raine@northumberland.gov.uk
Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is “Land of Great Opportunities”, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
Why choose us?
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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