Head of Highways and Traffic

1 month ago


United Kingdom Matchtech Full time
Head of Highways and Traffic (RQ1103670)

Ref no. BHN560044

Location South East London, England

Start date ASAP

Job type Contract 6 months

Job status Open

Job summary

The post holder will be accountable to the Assistant Director: Transport and Sustainability for providing an effective, comprehensive and integrated traffic and network management service across the borough.

Key skills required for this role

Highways Maintenance, Traffic Engineer, Head of Service

Important

Experience as Head of Service

They will provide a co-ordinated approach to the use of the highway, and the network co-ordination role, taking the role of Traffic Manager, and will develop and implement programmes that align with the Council's strategic vision to reduce traffic, improve road safety and air quality, increase active travel (cycling & walking), aid accessibility and enhance road-based public transport.

The Traffic Group has responsibility for:
* Network management and coordination, streetworks, TMA, NRSWA, licences, etc
* Traffic Regulation Orders
* Project management and engineering of the main LIP funded programmes including local safety & 20mph schemes, bus priority, cycling projects, walking, accessibility, etc

We are looking for someone who can:
* Lead a diverse team, with a wide range of roles and work styles;
* Think strategically and help develop policies and programmes that deliver the Council's Corporate and Transport Strategies;
* Establish and manage a robust programme and budget, including funding bids;
* Provide up-to-date advice on all traffic related technical, legal and policy issues;
* Work collaboratively with other teams, internal and external stakeholders;
* Communicate effectively with politicians and other senior stakeholders, acting as an effective representative of the team, division, directorate and Council as appropriate;
* Establish and maintain effective and efficient processes to managing performance, project delivery, procurement, expenditure, consultation, decision making & approvals and timely responses to queries from the public, members, MPs, etc;
* Enhance the visibility of the team's policies and programmes. Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 35 years’ experience #J-18808-Ljbffr

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