Job Role
Ringway Infrastructure Services is looking for an experienced Area Manager to lead Traffic Management and Drainage operations across the Kent highways contract.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality services while managing teams, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.
Duties
- Lead delivery of all Traffic Management and Drainage works across the area, ensuring safety, quality, and programme targets are met
- Oversee planned and reactive operations, including drainage maintenance, cleansing, inspections, and TM deployment
- Drive a strong health & safety culture, ensuring full compliance with NRSWA, Chapter 8, and highways regulations
- Manage and develop operational teams, supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors to achieve high performance
- Act as the main point of contact for Kent County Council, maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
- Monitor budgets, control costs, and deliver against KPIs, identifying efficiencies and improvements
- Support planning teams to ensure effective scheduling, emergency response, and service continuity
Person Specification
- Proven experience in highways, infrastructure, or utilities
- Strong background in Traffic Management and/or Drainage
- Experience managing operational teams in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of NRSWA, Chapter 8, and highways regulations
- SMSTS/IOSH (or willingness to obtain)
- Full UK driving licence
