Head of Highways and Transport

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Carrington West Full time £500 - £550

An opportunity has arisen for a Head of Service with experience in Transport and Highways to join a client in London on contract basis.

You will be responsible for leading a strategic service consisting of transport planning, highways engineering, road safety, capital delivery and developers (s278/48) agreements as well as managing a team of technical professionals, liaising with TfL and providing expert advice to external and internal bodies.

This is a full-time contract position. Flexible working and working from home arrangements available.

Managing a wide service consisting of transport planning, highways, traffic, maintenance, capital projects and developer-lead work

  • Leading and overseeing a team of professionals including engineers, transport planners, project managers and external consultants
  • Leading on the liaison with Transport for London (TfL), external government bodies and members of the public where and when necessary
  • Overseeing the framework contract management, PFI contracts, Bakerloo Line Extension and other parts of the Highway Network
Previous experience in Transport and Highways at a senior level is essential for this role.

Carrington West are also looking for Project Managers and Engineers with similar backgrounds across the South of UK - please get in touch to find out more.

We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.


Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years.

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