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Major Projects Minor Improvements Manager - Ref: EE04226
Major Projects & Minor Improvements (MPMI) Manager
Walsall Council Ref: EE04226
Salary & Contract
G12: £55,562–£59,490 per annum
About the Role
At Walsall Council, we believe people are at the heart of everything we do. Enabling safe, sustainable, and reliable journeys to work, education, healthcare, family, and friends is essential to reducing inequality and maximising opportunities. Investment in regeneration across Walsall and the Black Country presents exciting opportunities to enhance—and future-proof—our transport network through collaborative, innovative projects. We’re now inviting you to join us on this journey.
Our team delivers highways and transport services in Walsall, and we’re seeking a forward-thinking, ambitious Major Projects & Minor Improvements Manager to take a leadership role at a local and regional level.
The successful applicant will:
- Lead the Major Projects, Minor Improvements, Structures, and Geotechnics (MPMI) team within Highways & Transport
- Report to the Group Manager – Transportation & Strategy
- Collaborate with key partners, including Black Country Transport, Transport for West Midlands, and the council’s term maintenance contractor
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Key Responsibilities
The role encompasses day-to-day responsibility for the successful development, delivery, and management of:
- Highway engineering
- Road structures (highway)
- General and principal bridge inspections
- Geotechnical engineering
- Preliminary and detailed design
- Delivery of capitally funded infrastructure schemes
- Contract documentation and procurement
- Contract administration
- Management and supervision of contractors and Engineering Control Inspection (ECI) workstreams
- Coordination of private development works subject to highway adoption agreements
- Oversight of Walsall’s role as the Lead Local Flood Authority
This is a varied, collaborative role centred on innovation and partnership working. You’ll need a strong civil engineering, structures or geotechnical background with proven leadership and teamwork skills.
Requirements
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- Proven experience in highway engineering, structures, and geotechnics
- Regular travel across Walsall and the Black Country
- A passion for collaborative delivery and public sector innovation
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
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To apply for this major project management opportunity:
- Complete your online application form
- Submit a detailed supporting statement detailing how your skills and experience meet the employee specification criteria
- Ensure you fill in work history and qualifications sections
- Avoid attaching a CV (some simple formatting errors persist after upload)
Important Notes:
- Supporting information is mandatory; without it, your application will not be shortlisted.
- Walsall Council is not accepting agency applications at this time.
- While AI can assist with ideas or guidance, your application should reflect your own voice and experiences. Highlight what makes you unique!
Closing Date
6th July 2026.
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