Overview
In this role you will lead Surrey’s highway maintenance and street lighting operations, coordinating teams, contracts and the long-term Street Lighting PFI to maintain a safe, resilient network. You’ll shape maintenance programmes, manage budgets and performance, and drive service improvements across drainage, markings, signs, street furniture and illuminated assets. You’ll work with colleagues and partners to ensure value for money and high resident satisfaction, with a clear focus on preparation for Local Government Reorganisation.
Pay / Benefits
- 26 days' holiday increasing with service
- Pension scheme
- Carer’s leave up to 5 days
- Volunteering days (2 paid)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Learning and development hub
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of highway maintenance services across Surrey’s network
- Oversee maintenance contracts and act as senior manager for the long-term Street Lighting PFI
- Provide strategic planning, contract management, and budget oversight
- Analyse performance, manage risks, and develop maintenance programmes
- Lead a team of around 10 staff and drive contractor performance
- Strengthen asset management, ensure value for money, and maintain safety and customer satisfaction
- Support preparations for Local Government Reorganisation and transition to new unitary authorities
- Engage with stakeholders including Councillors, contractors and residents
Key requirements
- Degree‑level qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Proven leadership of teams and large‑scale contracts
- Strong operational understanding of highway maintenance and asset management
- Experience managing significant budgets and presenting technical information
- Excellent stakeholder and communication skills
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across Surrey
- leadership
- stakeholder engagement
- risk management
- highway maintenance operations
- contract management
- asset management
Routine Maintenance and Street Lighting Manager employer: Surrey County Council
Surrey County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With a generous benefits package including up to 31 days of annual leave, a local government pension, and access to a wealth of learning resources, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the community. Located in Reigate, this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the digital transformation of public services, all within a collaborative environment that values innovation and inclusivity.
