Job Description

Job No. BBUK14284


Network Assurance Manager - Lewes
Living Places
General Management
Lewes


Permanent


About the role


Are you a strategic leader with a passion for highways, legislation, and service excellence? Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced Network Assurance Manager to lead our multi-disciplinary team in East Sussex. This is a pivotal role where you'll shape the future of network management, ensure legal compliance, and drive performance across a high-profile contract.
What you'll be doing




Lead the Network Assurance Team, including Highways Stewards, Licensing & Enforcement, and Network Management.
Oversee the operation of the East Sussex Permit Scheme and Lane Rental Scheme, ensuring full compliance with legislation.
Provide strategic and operational leadership, managing performance, resources, and risk.
Develop and implement systems to minimise third-party claims and support enforcement actions.
Collaborate with East Sussex County Council and other stakeholders to deliver service excellence.
Ensure accurate collection and reporting of all Network Assurance-related income.
Represent the service at governance boards and senior management meetings.
Support the development of policies, procedures, and quality assurance mechanisms.
Lead on health & safety investigations and conduct senior management site tours.


Who we're looking for




In-depth knowledge of the Highways Act 1980, NRSWA 1991, and Traffic Management Act 2004.
Proven experience in a similar leadership role within highways or network management.
Strong understanding of stakeholder engagement and client-facing responsibilities.
A track record of implementing operational improvements and driving performance.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Ability to present complex data in a clear, actionable format.
A flexible, agile mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.


Why work for us


Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us


Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com