At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Traffic Management and Drainage operations, ensuring safety and quality across Kent.
- Company: Join Ringway Infrastructure Services, a leader in highways and infrastructure.
- Benefits: Permanent role with competitive salary and full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of fairness, inclusion, and respect in a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community safety and infrastructure while leading dynamic teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in highways or utilities, with strong leadership and operational management skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Ringway Infrastructure Services is looking for an experienced Area Manager to lead Traffic Management and Drainage operations across the Kent highways contract. This is a key leadership role, responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality services while managing teams, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.
Duties
- Lead delivery of all Traffic Management and Drainage works across the area, ensuring safety, quality, and programme targets are met.
- Oversee planned and reactive operations, including drainage maintenance, cleansing, inspections, and TM deployment.
- Drive a strong health & safety culture, ensuring full compliance with NRSWA, Chapter 8, and highways regulations.
- Manage and develop operational teams, supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors to achieve high performance.
- Act as the main point of contact for Kent County Council, maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
- Monitor budgets, control costs, and deliver against KPIs, identifying efficiencies and improvements.
- Support planning teams to ensure effective scheduling, emergency response, and service continuity.
Person Specification
- Proven experience in highways, infrastructure, or utilities.
- Strong background in Traffic Management and/or Drainage.
- Experience managing operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of NRSWA, Chapter 8, and highways regulations.
- SMSTS/IOSH (or willingness to obtain).
- Full UK driving licence.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time – 40 hrs – Monday to Friday
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. We commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from everyone.
Area Manager in Sittingbourne employer: Ringway London
Ringway Infrastructure Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Sittingbourne where you can lead impactful Traffic Management and Drainage operations. With a strong commitment to health and safety, employee development, and fostering a culture of fairness, inclusion, and respect, we provide our team with the tools and support needed for professional growth and success. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the Kent highways contract while enjoying a collaborative and rewarding workplace.
