Head of Strategic Highways and Transport

3 weeks ago


England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

We are currently working with a Local Authority based in the South West who are seeking a Head of Strategic Highways and Transport to join their team starting in April 2024.

  

Location:     South West – Hybrid working, 3 days per week on site required

Hours:         37 hours  

Duration:     5 months

Rate:          Negotiable 

  

Your duties will include: 

To Lead, plan and be responsible for the Highways and Transport department that support and underpin the successful delivery of corporate priorities and outcomes.

Ensure the development and delivery of continuous improvements in all aspects of the service. Manage and control the planning and implementation of improvements which impact the professional service and Council. 

Number and types of jobs managed

  • Public Transport & Low Carbon Strategy
  • Traffic Management and Transport Policy
  • Highway Project Delivery
  • Highway Design
  • Transport Development Management
  • Highway Asset Management
  • Professional Services Contract 

Required skills and experience: 

  • A proven ability of successful change management, implementing and delivering new working policies and practices alongside sufficient cultural and structural change that delivers improved services for our customers in a more efficient way
  • Proven experience of successful financial management including budget formation, budget management and project cost management
  • An ability to manage high profile projects and priorities
  • A demonstrable track record of developing staff, building effective teams and leading multi-disciplinary professional staff to achieve organisational aims
  • Experience of contract management and major scheme delivery
  • Resilient and positive despite setbacks with enthusiasm, drive and commitment
  • Chartered membership of a relevant professional body such as ICE. CIHT, IH

If you’re interested, please send through an up-to-date CV then I can drop you a call to discuss further. 



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