AddressYour New Role
We have an exciting role for a highly motivated Principal Operations Manager to join our esteemed team in Area 12 based in our West Cowick depot.
Collaborating closely with our client National Highways, Amey takes pride in delivering top-tier Maintenance and Response services, catering to the extensive network across Yorkshire and Humberside. Our responsibilities encompass all routine and cyclic maintenance operations on the trunk roads and motorways, covering an impressive expanse that includes 1,650km of motorway, 476km of dual carriageway trunk roads, 179km of single carriageway trunk roads, and 1,963 structures.
This pivotal role as it involves overseeing the seamless execution of routine and cyclical highway maintenance operations on behalf of our client, with a particular focus on managing Electrical and Technology Operations. You will play a crucial part in upholding the safety, quality, and reliability our extensive road networks.
The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours per week on a hybrid basis where you will be required to travel across Yorkshire and Humberside, being visible on-site for four days each week.
You will be responsible for:
- Operational Leadership: Lead and manage a team of highway maintenance professionals, ensuring effective execution of maintenance activities and adherence to safety standards.
- Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate the performance of maintenance operations, implementing improvements and innovations to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Contract Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to contractual obligations, quality standards, and health and safety regulations.
- Budget Management: Responsible for managing the budget for highway maintenance activities, including cost control and forecasting.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with National Highways, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment of goals.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate operational risks, implementing proactive measures to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, promoting best practices and innovative solutions.
- Environmental Sustainability: Champion sustainable practices and environmental initiatives in highway maintenance operations.
We want to hear from you if you have:
You will have a wealth of experience in senior leadership who possesses a solid grasp of highway maintenance standards, regulations, and industry best practices. A strong dedication to safety and sustainability is a must-have trait for this role. If you have a track record of effectively managing substantial budgets and navigating complex contracts, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What we offer you:
- Career Development – You’ll be provided with a clear career path by tailoring a program that’s unique to you.
- Company Car – You’ll have a choice from our diverse car selection, ensuring you work efficiently and safely.
- Pension – A generous pension scheme which we will contribute to
- Holidays - minimum 24 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy additional days.
- Choices - our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
- Save with Amey - our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers.
- Social Value - You’ll get 2 Social Impact Days each year to contribute to your favourite causes, and where eligible, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards.
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!
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