Interim Head of Highways Delivery
Midlands | Hybrid Working | Competitive Daily Rate
Opus People Solutions are partnering with a local authority in the Midlands to appoint an experienced Interim Head of Highways Deliver y
.
This is a key leadership role overseeing highways contract management, network operations and a significant capital programme, with responsibility for driving performance and delivering visible outcomes for resident
s.
The r
oleYou will lead a high-performing professional client-side team, taking ownership
- of:Strategic management of a major highways maintenance contract (NE
- C4)Delivery of highways capital investment programmes and major proje
- ctsStatutory responsibilities across network management and highways legislat
- ionTransport services including home to school transp
- ortBudget management, forecasting and value for money deliv
ery
Immediate f
ocusThis is a hands-on interim role with a live improvement and delivery agenda, includ
- ing:Driving forward a contractor improvement plan and embedding perform
- anceLeading key commercial and contractual priorities, including final accounts and annual plan
- ningProviding oversight of major schemes and operational r
- isksSupporting transition activity across delivery arrangements and maintaining contin
- uityStrengthening a preventative maintenance approach across the net
work
Abou
t youYou will be a credible and experienced highways leader
- with:A strong track record in highways or transport services within local gover
- nmentProven experience managing large-scale contracts and delivery par
- tnersThe ability to operate confidently in a political enviro
- nmentStrong commercial judgement and financial over
- sightA pragmatic, delivery-focused approach with the ability to make an immediate i
mpact
Key d
- etailsStart
- : ASAPDuration: Initial interim assignment with potential to
- extendLocation: Midlands (hybrid working, typically 1–2 days on
- site)Rate: Competitive, dependent on expe
rience
If you are available and interested in discussing further, please apply or contact me directly for a confidential conver
sation.matthew.masters@opuspeoplesolution
s.co.uk
