Infrastructure Manager (highways) County Hall, Morpeth, United Kingdom £71,335 - £75,113 Permanent Apply By 29 April, 2026 Posted On 8 April, 2026

Northumberland County Council

Morpeth, United Kingdom
Base: £71,335 - £75,113; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Highways or transport management experience
Parking operations and streetworks coordination
Highways development management in local authority
Northumberland County Council is seeking an Infrastructure Manager (Highways) to oversee the management and improvement of its extensive highway network. The role requires strong leadership and experience in highways or transport management within a public sector context, with a focus on strategic and operational oversight

Job Summary

  • You will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping, maintaining, and improving one of the largest highway networks in the country.
  • The role involves overseeing significant capital and revenue budgets while ensuring effective programme, financial, and risk management.
  • Northumberland County Council offers outstanding benefits including up to 31 days annual leave and automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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Northumberland County Council is seeking an Infrastructure Manager (Highways) to oversee the management and improvement of its extensive highway network. The role requires strong leadership and experience in highways or transport management within a public sector context, with a focus on strategic and operational oversight.

Salary

Base: £71,335 - £75,113; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 26-31 days annual leave; Local Government Pension Scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Highways or transport management experience
  • Parking operations and streetworks coordination
  • Highways development management in local authority
  • Strategic thinking and financial management skills
  • Experience delivering complex infrastructure services

Nice-to-have

  • Confidence to operate in a political environment
  • Collaborative leadership style focused on safety
  • Track record of influencing senior levels
  • Focus on service quality and continuous improvement

Key Requirements

  • Experienced highways professional with strong leadership credentials
  • Strong understanding of parking operations and streetworks
  • Ability to influence at senior levels in a political environment

Work Rights

Not specified

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