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Asset Operations Officer - Highways

Location: South London - predominantly site-based
Contract: Initial 6-month contract, with potential for extension
Rate: £272.14 per day Umbrella
Start Date: 2 November 2026

We are currently recruiting for an Asset Operations Officer to support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a major urban highway network.

This is a predominantly site-based position, working closely with contractors, suppliers, internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure highway assets are safe, well maintained and operating to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the day-to-day delivery of regional highway operations alongside contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
Monitor works and contractor performance to ensure quality, safety and operational standards are maintained.
Carry out site inspections and checks on completed works, including quality and quantity checks.
Identify defects, risks and opportunities for improvement across the network.
Support the management of minor works and operational activities.
Liaise with local authorities, boroughs, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
Provide operational input into schemes and projects.
Assist with responses to incidents and emergencies, helping to minimise disruption and maintain network safety.
Maintain accurate records and provide operational information and reporting.
Attend site as required and potentially participate in an on-call rota.About You:

The successful candidate will have practical experience within highways, highway maintenance, street works, road works or traffic management.

You should have:

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Experience working with contractors, suppliers or external stakeholders.
Good understanding of highway operations and maintenance.
Ability to identify defects, risks and operational issues.
Ability to work independently and make appropriate operational decisions.
Basic Excel, database and IT skills.
Ability to remain calm and effective when responding to incidents or working under pressure.Desirable:

Local authority or public-sector experience.
Experience of contractor monitoring.
Experience of network management.
Knowledge of the London road network.
Experience using operational asset management or highways systems.
A full driving licence and willingness to drive a fleet vehicle.No specific professional qualification is required; practical highways experience is preferred.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced highways professional looking for a longer-term opportunity, with the initial contract expected to run for six months with potential for extension.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change