Highway Asset Manager

We are looking for an experienced Highway Asset Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the local authority’s Highways Asset Management Policy and Strategy. This role ensures the safe, sustainable, and cost-effective management of highway infrastructure, supporting statutory responsibilities and delivering value for money through data-driven investment planning and lifecycle management.

Requirements

• Develop, maintain, and update the authority’s Highways Asset Management Plan (HAMP) in line with national guidance and best practice.
• Lead the collection and analysis of asset condition data (e.g. roads, footways, bridges, drainage) to inform investment priorities.
• Manage and maintain the highways asset inventory and associated digital systems (e.g. Confirm, GIS-based platforms).
• Lead the production of lifecycle plans and asset valuation processes to support long-term planning and funding bids.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Well-Managed Highway Infrastructure (WMHI) Code of Practice.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working – to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!