Interim Highways Planned Maintenance Service Review Lead - Local Authority - #2116063

Interim Highways Planned Maintenance Service Review Lead

• Daily Rate: Up to £380 per day via umbrella
• Location: Manchester (M60), Hybrid working
• Job Type: Contract

We are seeking an experienced Interim Highways Planned Maintenance Service Review Lead to conduct a strategic review of the Planned Maintenance Service within the Highways Service. This role involves a comprehensive end-to-end review of the processes involved in highway maintenance, from identification to evaluation, across the entire highway network.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conduct a full review of the Planned Maintenance Service, focusing on improving service performance, governance, value for money, organisational resilience, customer outcomes, and overall service delivery.
• Areas to be reviewed include Asset Management & Scheme Identification, Programme Development & Prioritisation, Scheme Development & Design, Procurement & Contract Management, Construction Delivery, Quality & Performance Management, Communications & Engagement, and Governance & Financial Control.
• Produce key deliverables such as a Current State Assessment, Process Mapping, Comprehensive Review Report, Benchmarking Assessment, Future Operating Model Recommendations, and a Prioritised Improvement Roadmap.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in highways maintenance and asset management.
• Proven experience in delivering or managing local authority planned maintenance programmes.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and contract management.
• Demonstrated experience in service improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver service reviews.
• Experience in transformation programmes and organisational change.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to lead a critical review that shapes the future of highway maintenance services.
• Work in a flexible, hybrid environment allowing for both office and remote work.
• Engage with a variety of stakeholders, from residents to high-level decision-makers.

To apply for the Interim Highways Planned Maintenance Service Review Lead position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.