Infrastructure Maintenance Commissioning Manager

Join us in shaping a brighter future for our customers, communities, and the environment. As an Infrastructure Maintenance and Commissioning Manager, you'll have the chance to make a significant and meaningful impact. Your creativity and passion will drive our continuous improvement and evolution. With our support and opportunities, you'll be empowered to make a lasting, positive difference. Come, be a part of our journey and leave a legacy you can be proud of.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We strongly encourage applications from women and people from ethnic minority groups to join our team as you are underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. Your unique perspectives and experiences will help us innovate and grow, ensuring we continue to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. Together, we can create a more inclusive and dynamic environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive
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Your role and responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Contract and Commissioning, you will:
- Lead asset management for Suffolk's local highways infrastructure.
- Develop, review, and implement Highways Infrastructure Asset Management Strategy, Policy, and Plans to ensure sustainable and well-managed highways across Suffolk.
- Commission asset maintenance investments and activities to achieve optimal outcomes from allocated budgets and resources.
- Promote and embed positive cultures and behaviours within your service area.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including the council's contracted service providers.

Degree in a relevant discipline (preferably engineering) or equivalent experience in highway infrastructure asset management.
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a relevant professional institute or institution (preferred).
- Diploma in Management Studies or equivalent management qualification, or demonstrable management experience (preferred)
- Proven experience in managing complex projects in highways maintenance and engineering, and effectively embedding policies and plans.
- In-depth knowledge of legislation and procedural context relevant to local authority highway services (e.g., Highways Act, Land Drainage Act, New Roads and Street Works Act, Traffic Management Act, Wildlife and Countryside Act).
- Working knowledge of New Engineering Contract (NEC) term maintenance contracts and commissioning and managing works using alternative payment options.
- Financial awareness and commercial acumen for robust financial management and prioritisation of funding.
- Experience in management, resource, and budget management, including monitoring and controlling performance in a political or similar organisation.
- Extensive knowledge of Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations, safety, health, environmental, and traffic management legislation and guidance., Disability Confident
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Suffolk Highways is a collaboration between Suffolk County Council and private sector service provider(s) to meet the primary objective of maintaining roads and delivering new highway infrastructure in Suffolk., Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 750 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1. Provide an example of how you have motivated and developed a team to achieve challenging objectives?
2. Share an experience where you successfully developed and implemented asset management plans or strategies. What was your role in this and how did you build strong relationships and influence positive outcomes?
3. Describe a time when you have managed multi disciplined teams and competing budget demands within a political environment. What was your role and how did you manage effective outcomes?

Between £58,270 and £69,413 per annum (pro rata for part time) depending on experience
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent, Interview date: Week commencing 27 January 2025 - Please note: As part of the interview candidates will be required to deliver a 15 minute presentation, the presentation topic will be provided a minimum of one week ahead of the interview date. The interview is likely to be 1.5hrs in duration which will cover time for the presentation and 5 minutes of questions on this topic, followed by a set of questions related to the role as part of a standard interview process.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you'll enjoy:

up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!