Delivery Manager - Highways Operations
| Posting date: | 06 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,001.00 to £50,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 8 (SCP 31 - 35) £41,771 - £46,142 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 June 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 295781 |
Summary
Sunderland City Council are looking appoint to the permanent position of Highways Delivery Manager in the Highways Operations Team.
The position will be filled by a person able to deliver strategic development and delivery of front-line services and improved co-ordination/delivery of mainstream services that are responsive to local needs.andnbsp; They will manage the delivery of a range of services including footpath, carriageway, drainage and associated maintenance services, and highway maintenance schemes.
Highways Office/ Site based.
- Must have experience of managing site-based construction related projects/ highways maintenance services.
- Must hold a full UK/ EEC Driving Licence
- Must be prepared to work in all weathers.
- Must be able/ prepared to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Must be prepared to work flexible/ additional hours to meet the needs of the business
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.ukandnbsp;
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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The position will be filled by a person able to deliver strategic development and delivery of front-line services and improved co-ordination/delivery of mainstream services that are responsive to local needs.andnbsp; They will manage the delivery of a range of services including footpath, carriageway, drainage and associated maintenance services, and highway maintenance schemes.
Highways Office/ Site based.
- Must have experience of managing site-based construction related projects/ highways maintenance services.
- Must hold a full UK/ EEC Driving Licence
- Must be prepared to work in all weathers.
- Must be able/ prepared to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Must be prepared to work flexible/ additional hours to meet the needs of the business
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.ukandnbsp;
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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