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Post Ref: CC796

Salary: Special A, SCP 42-45, £53,460 - £56,732 per annum

37 hours per week

contract type (permanent)

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly driven candidate to join our Highways Asset Management team at Calderdale Council.

We are seeking to recruit an Engineering Team Manager for Highways Network Co-Ordination. You will provide high level expert advice and management to the Street Works co-ordination team in support of all aspects of the Street Works service. You will lead, direct and manage the team in ensuring statutory and corporate objectives are delivered and ensuring compliance with requirements as set out by the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA). You will be integral to ensuring the continued successful operation of the Councils Permit Scheme and lead on delivery of the upcoming Lane Rental scheme.

You will need to be confident in communicating with stakeholders at all levels including multi agency partners, Councillors (Parish, District and County), MPs, utility companies, public transport providers, senior managers as well as members of the public. Excellent communication skills are required to be able to communicate effectively with these stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

With an accreditation in Street Works, you will have extensive experience in Highways Network management and dealing with traffic management and coordination issues with a high level of awareness of relevant legislation on a daily basis.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong organisational ability and be familiar with budget monitoring and collaborative working. The successful candidate will have a degree level qualification in a relevant area or equivalent experience.

For full details of the role please see attached context sheet.

Closing Date: 26th April 2026

Interview Date: 5th / 6th May 2026

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.

Company: Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary: £53,460 - £56,732 per annum

Location: Calderdale, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Highways

Job Role: Manager