About the role

Are you a vibrant leader with a passion for delivering effective cyclical highway maintenance? Join us in shaping the future of our highways! 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as the Cyclical Highway Maintenance Lead responsible for all routine and cyclical highway maintenance programmes.  

This maintenance program is centred around the below theme:  

• Drainage and winter maintenance; Ensuring our drains and gulleys are well managed and maintained through regular checks and clearances. Ensuring effective response to winter demands, including the gritting operation and effective response to storm and floods.

In this role, you will be accountable for ensuring the highway network is managed and maintained in a safe manner and ensuring that the lifespan of highways assets is maximised. 

For an informal discussion, please contact   Joshua by email on  Joshua.Rutherford@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

What will you be doing?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage a team of officers, ensuring the effective delivery of cyclical maintenance works in Cambridgeshire.  

You will manage a team of officers who are responsible for planning varied programmes of works at the appropriate frequency across approximately 4,500km of highway.  

You will support, train and advise your team and act as a point of escalation for complex cases. 

You will ensure the programme of works is delivered in line with Council priorities and policy.  

A flexible approach is a must in order to deliver programmed works and to ensure these works are responsive to changing circumstances and data trends. 

You will engage with the community and work in collaboration with the Area Maintenance Managers and Cyclical Maintenance Manager ensuring our customers and stakeholders are kept informed of relevant highway works. 

About you

We are seeking an exceptional leader with a deep understanding of highways maintenance.  

With a strong background in civil engineering, infrastructure, or a related discipline, you bring a wealth of experience in leading services within a large and dynamic organisation.  

You will be passionate about delivering high-quality, customer-focused services that make a tangible difference to communities. 

Your knowledge of highways, project management techniques, construction, and drainage & winter or green infrastructure maintenance is informed by industry best practice, national standards, experience and design guides. 

You will combine technical expertise with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, enabling you to inspire teams, build strong partnerships, and drive continuous improvement.  

You thrive in collaborative environments and leading others whilst incorporating a culture of accountability, professionalism and excellence.

To apply please visit the link below

Cyclical Highway Maintenance Lead | 17 April, 2026 | Jobs and careers with Cambridgeshire County Council

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