Interim Head of Highways

Company: Opus People Solutions Ltd
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

Interim Head of Highways Delivery

Midlands | Hybrid Working | Competitive Daily Rate

Opus People Solutions are partnering with a local authority in the Midlands to appoint an experienced Interim Head of Highways Delivery

.This is a key leadership role overseeing highways contract management, network operations and a significant capital programme, with responsibility for driving performance and delivering visible outcomes for resident

s.The r

oleYou will lead a high-performing professional client-side team, taking ownership

  • of:Strategic management of a major highways maintenance contract (NE
  • C4)Delivery of highways capital investment programmes and major proje
  • ctsStatutory responsibilities across network management and highways legislat
  • ionTransport services including home to school transp
  • ortBudget management, forecasting and value for money deliv

eryImmediate f

ocusThis is a hands-on interim role with a live improvement and delivery agenda, includ

  • ing:Driving forward a contractor improvement plan and embedding perform
  • anceLeading key commercial and contractual priorities, including final accounts and annual plan
  • ningProviding oversight of major schemes and operational r
  • isksSupporting transition activity across delivery arrangements and maintaining contin
  • uityStrengthening a preventative maintenance approach across the net

workAbou

t youYou will be a credible and experienced highways leader

  • with:A strong track record in highways or transport services within local gover
  • nmentProven experience managing large-scale contracts and delivery par
  • tnersThe ability to operate confidently in a political enviro
  • nmentStrong commercial judgement and financial over
  • sightA pragmatic, delivery-focused approach with the ability to make an immediate i

mpactKey d

  • etailsStart
  • : ASAPDuration: Initial interim assignment with potential to
  • extendLocation: Midlands (hybrid working, typically 1–2 days on
  • site)Rate: Competitive, dependent on expe

rienceIf you are available and interested in discussing further, please apply or contact me directly for a confidential conver

sation.matthew.masters@opuspeoplesolution

s.co.uk…

Posted: July 5th, 2026