Delivery Manager Highways

  • Job Reference: 295781
  • Date Posted: 6 May 2026
  • Employer: Sunderland City Council
  • Website: https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/
  • Location: Sunderland
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £41,771 to £46,142
  • Sector: Construction, Engineering
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Duration: Permanent

Job Description

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.  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.uk 

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

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