Salary range: £56,022 - £59,313 p.a. inc. 
Contract: Permanent 
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

 

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

 

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

 

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Contracts Manager to lead and manage NEC4 based highways maintenance contracts, the implementation of highways capital schemes , vehicle crossings construction , reactive and cyclical drainage cleansing programmes and highways-based insurance claims.

The successful candidate will have degree or higher-level qualification in a transportation, civil engineering, construction or legal discipline and extensive relevant professional experience together with significant experience and knowledge of highways term contracts, highways design and maintenance, asset management, capital and revenue finance.  You will also lead a team of highways managers, engineers and inspectors.

The working environment is fast-paced and you will need to be agile and flexible in your approach.  You will be an effective communicator, both in writing and orally and be able to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Members, staff, customers and contractors.

Closing date:  31 May 2023 (23:00)

 

 

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

 

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

 

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

 

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk