Highways Commissioning Manager, Revenue

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, professional Highways Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning, planning and delivery of routine and reactive highways maintenance across Buckinghamshire. This strategic role ensures the effective delivery of the Council’s annual programmes, providing assurance that commissioned services deliver the expected scope, quality and value for money.

You will play a vital part in shaping a responsive, efficient and customer‑focused highways service - one aligned to the vision and objectives of Buckinghamshire Highways and committed to achieving strong performance, excellent service outcomes and financial stewardship.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally. 

Buckinghamshire Council’s Highways team are responsible for maintaining a safe, resilient and high‑quality road network for residents, businesses and communities. We collaborate with our Alliance delivery partners, consultants and contractors to deliver complex, high‑profile programmes that support the county’s long‑term infrastructure needs.

We take pride in our organisational values. As part of our team, you will embody our commitment to being: Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy - working to high standards, driving improvement and always acting with professionalism and accountability.

About the role

As Highways Commissioning Manager, Revenue, you will lead the commissioning and oversight of routine and reactive maintenance services to ensure effective delivery of programmes, robust contract performance and long‑term value. Working across the Council, with elected Members and with key delivery partners, you will ensure the service continues to evolve, innovate and meet the needs of Buckinghamshire’s residents.

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Lead the planning, development and delivery of routine and reactive highways maintenance programmes.
• Develop and implement integrated strategies informed by customer insight, operational data, best practice and commercial considerations.
• Provide expert advice and strategic guidance on commissioning, commercial and highways maintenance matters.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, professional standards, policies and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and present complex reports, business cases, specifications and management information.
• Manage key provider relationships, ensuring services are delivered to the required standards, budgets and performance expectations.
• Lead major contractual and framework negotiations to secure value for money and long‑term service resilience.
• Proactively identify, assess and manage risks, ensuring robust business continuity arrangements.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team, fostering capability, professional standards and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee a budget of approximately £25M per annum, ensuring financial integrity, accurate forecasting and strategic use of resources.
• Drive innovation, service transformation and efficiency initiatives aligned with the Council’s wider objectives.

About you

You will be a Highways Professional with extensive experience in delivering operational highways maintenance programmes through contractual arrangements. 

A natural relationship builder, you will be passionate about developing effective and collaborative partnerships with delivery partners, internal colleagues and a wide range of stakeholders.

Solution focused, you will embrace new technology, innovation and change and be able to inspire others to follow you on this journey.

Other information

For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.

This role requires face-to-face working, collaboration and meetings. The postholder will be expected to be in the office at least two days a week and be able to travel between our operational depots as necessary.

Closing date: Sunday 5^th April 2026

Interview date: w/c 13^th April 2026

Interview-type: In person

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: [email protected]

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Our Communities directorate works across the county to deliver a number of the key customer-facing services that our residents, businesses and visitors rely on every day. 

This directorate includes a wide range of services, including:

• collecting and disposing of waste and recycling
• maintaining our roads and Rights of Way network and parking
• ensuring the delivery of school transport, and supporting sustainable travel including public bus services and School Crossing Patrollers
• managing Country Parks
• leisure facilities, museums, theatres and libraries, as well as developing our Cultural Strategy
• Licensing, Environmental Health and Trading Standards
• Cemeteries and Crematoria

The customer is central to how we develop and deliver all of these services, which help promote our rich and vibrant culture and special environment. 

We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and committed individuals to join our team and help us to continue to make Buckinghamshire a great place to live, work and visit. This is an exciting time for us as we bring together the services previously run by five separate councils before Buckinghamshire Council was created. Whilst making major changes to contracts affecting residents across Bucks, we continue to focus on delivering great customer service. You will join us on our journey of continuous improvement - whether that’s through developing strategies and ways of working or delivering services on the ground, every person in Communities is a valued member of the team.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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