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North East Lincolnshire Council is reimagining the way highways and transport services are delivered—placing innovation, sustainability, and community at the heart of everything we do. As part of this bold transformation, we’re creating exciting new leadership roles for passionate professionals ready to shape the future of our borough’s infrastructure. 

We have exciting projects and development opportunities in 2026 which means we are looking for two collaborative leaders with real sector experience to join #TeamNEL in the following full time, permanent roles:

• Strategic Lead for Highway Maintenance & Operations
• Strategic Lead for Traffic and Transport

 The Highways & Transport Team have found our place back in North East Lincolnshire Council. Making a difference every day to our economy, our ways of travel and our safety. Statutory provision is only half of our story. It’s about delivering positive change within this community. We are a  team where technical expertise and passion for place go hand in hand. A team that supports each other and grows together.

Strategic Lead for Highway Maintenance & Operation

This is more than just managing roads, it’s about shaping the backbone of our borough. You’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team covering street lighting, drainage, structures, flood risk, and more. You’ll champion safety, innovation, and value for money, ensuring our highways are maintained to the highest standards. 

You’ll work closely with local communities, elected members, and regional partners to identify priorities, secure investment, and deliver real outcomes. Whether it’s developing a new asset strategy or responding to complex infrastructure challenges, you’ll be at the forefront of change. 

What will your day look like? 

• Leading a team of engineers and technical experts to deliver core highway services. 

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and partners to unlock funding and drive innovation. 

• Overseeing complex maintenance programmes and ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice. 

• Championing a place-based approach that reflects the needs and aspirations of our communities. 

 Strategic Lead for Traffic and Transport

This is your chance to lead a service that’s central to how people live, work, and move. You’ll oversee traffic management, road safety, street works, and sustainable transport initiatives, ensuring they align with local and regional priorities. 

You’ll work closely with the Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral Combined Authority and other partners to secure investment and deliver projects that make a real difference—from safer streets to greener travel options. 

What will your day look like? 

• Leading a team of transport professionals to deliver high-impact services and strategies. 

• Developing and implementing innovative transport solutions that support net zero goals. 

• Engaging with communities, stakeholders, and partners to shape and deliver transport priorities. 

• Aligning transport planning with broader economic and land use strategies. 

Why North East Lincolnshire?

Our area is defined by our communities, our heritage and our momentum of change.

From our nationally significant renewable energy and industrial assets to our evolving town centres and stunning coastline, North East Lincolnshire is a place where people can build great lives and where leaders can play a key role in unlocking potential and delivering meaningful change.

Help us shape what comes next.

Please specify in your application form, which role you wish to be considered for.

Key Dates

We aim to interview shortlisted candidates w/c 01/06/2026

For more information please refer to the attached role profiles or contact: Paul Evans - Assistant Director – Environment Economy and Infrastructure -  paul.evans@nelincs.gov.uk 

Company: North East Lincolnshire Council

Salary: £65,211 A relocation package is available

Location: North East Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Highways

Job Role: Team Leader