Head of Major Highway Projects

5 months ago


Trowbridge, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

_**Major Highway Projects - Elevate Infrastructure, Empower Communities**_

Are you a seasoned professional with more than 15 years of expertise in major infrastructure planning and delivery in a highways and transport setting?

We're looking for an accomplished leader to assume the role of Head of Major Highway Projects within our esteemed Highways and Transport Directorate.

Situated in a pivotal department, we drive the planning, development, and implementation of critical infrastructure in Wiltshire in support of our Business Plan priorities. Collaborating with external partners like National Highways and the Environment Agency, we play a crucial role in shaping the economic well-being of Wiltshire.

**Opportunity**
- Hands-on involvement in delivering complex strategic schemes, to time and budget.
- Lead an outstanding team dealing with statutory procedures, side road orders, highways legislation, and navigating the Compulsory Purchase Order processes.

**Responsibilities**
- Work with regional partners and the Department for Transport.
- Project leadership.
- Strategic planning.
- Collaborative partnerships.
- Team management.
- Financial oversight.

**Essential criteria**
- Expert problem-solving skills.
- Financial oversight experience.
- Familiarity with local government structures.
- Experience of engaging with external partners at all levels.
- Up-to-date knowledge of legislation
- Understanding of design standards.
- Track record of maintaining positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and competing objectives.
- Leadership experience in managing teams, and client, consultant and contractor groups at a senior level.
- Chartered status in Civil Engineering.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £82,755.00-£88,090.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

- Trowbridge (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Trowbridge: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Trowbridge



  • Trowbridge, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

    Major Highway Projects - Elevate Infrastructure, Empower CommunitiesAre you a seasoned professional with Chartered status in Civil Engineering and more than 15 years of expertise in major infrastructure planning and delivery in a highways and transport setting?We're in search of an accomplished leader to assume the role of Head of Major Highway Projects...


  • Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

    Major Highway Projects - Elevate Infrastructure, Empower Communities Are you a seasoned professional with Chartered status in Civil Engineering and more than 15 years of expertise in major infrastructure planning and delivery in a highways and transport setting? We're in search of an accomplished leader to assume the role of Head of Major Highway Projects...


  • Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

    Major Highway Projects - Elevate Infrastructure, Empower CommunitiesAre you a seasoned professional with Chartered status in Civil Engineering and more than 15 years of expertise in major infrastructure planning and delivery in a highways and transport setting?We're in search of an accomplished leader to assume the role of Head of Major Highway Projects...


  • Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

    Unlocking the Future of Wiltshire's InfrastructureAt Wiltshire Council, we're on a mission to elevate our region's economic prosperity through innovative infrastructure development. As the Head of Major Highway Projects, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our transportation network.We're seeking a seasoned professional with a proven track...


  • Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

    Drive infrastructure growth and community empowerment as our Head of Major Highway Projects.As a seasoned professional with Chartered status in Civil Engineering and over 15 years' expertise in major infrastructure planning and delivery, you'll elevate our highways and transport capabilities.We're seeking an accomplished leader to oversee major highway...


  • Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

    Major Highway Projects - Elevate Infrastructure, Empower CommunitiesWe are seeking a seasoned professional with Chartered status in Civil Engineering and over 15 years of experience in major infrastructure planning and delivery in a highways and transport setting.As Head of Major Highway Projects, you will be responsible for leading high-profile projects...


  • Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced leader to assume the role of Head of Major Highway Projects within our Highways and Transport Directorate.This position provides hands-on involvement in delivering complex strategic schemes, to time and budget.


  • Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

    Job Title: Senior Highway Infrastructure ManagerJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior Highway Infrastructure Manager to lead our Major Highway Projects team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, with a focus on major infrastructure planning and delivery in a highways and transport setting.Key...


  • Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

    We are seeking an accomplished leader to assume the role of Head of Major Highway Projects within our esteemed Highways and Transport Department at Wiltshire Council.The ideal candidate will have Chartered status in Civil Engineering and more than 15 years of expertise in major infrastructure planning and delivery in a highways and transport setting.This is...


  • Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

    Major Highway Projects - Elevating Infrastructure and Empowering CommunitiesWe are seeking an accomplished leader to assume the role of Head of Major Highway Projects within our esteemed Highways and Transport Directorate.This role encompasses project leadership, strategic planning, collaborative partnerships, team management, and financial oversight – all...


  • Trowbridge, United Kingdom Atkins Full time

    The primary role is to undertake site inspections, data collection, assist in design & monitoring the Term Maintenance Contractor recording site activities for audit purposes. Liaising with Client, Utility Providers & Local Communities. Based in the Highway Maintenance Team in Trowbridge, the role will provide support to Engineers in the delivery of minor...


  • Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

    About the RoleWiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Chief Major Infrastructure Project Manager to lead high-profile projects in the region.About Wiltshire CouncilWe are a dynamic local authority serving the communities of Wiltshire, working towards delivering exceptional services and improving the lives of our residents.Salary and BenefitsThe salary...


  • Trowbridge, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

    **Salary**: £40,221 -£42,403 **Hours per week**: 37 hours **Interview date**: To be confirmed following shortlisting **_Highway and Transport Services - Enhancing Lives, Building Communities _** An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Highways and Transport service for a Senior Transport Planner to join us. As a Senior Transport Planner, you will be...

  • Head of Services

    5 months ago


    Trowbridge, United Kingdom FearLess Full time

    **JOB DESCRIPTION** **Job Title**: Head of Services **Responsible to**: Director of Service **Responsible for**: Service Managers **Hours**: 37 hours per week **Holiday Entitlement**:28 days plus bank holidays **Salary**:£40,000 **Pension**:Group personal pension plan, with employer contribution of up to 4% **General Description**:Working closely...

  • Head of Services

    6 months ago


    Trowbridge, United Kingdom FearFree Full time

    **JOB DESCRIPTION** **Job Title**: Head of Services **Responsible to**: Director of Service **Responsible for**: Service Managers **Hours**: 37 hours per week **Location**:Trowbridge, Gloucester or Exeter, with travel across the south west **Holiday Entitlement**:28 days plus bank holidays **Salary**:£40,000 **Pension**:Group personal pension plan,...


  • Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Transforming Healthcare Services with ExcellenceAbout UsHCRG Care Group is a leading independent provider of community health and care services, delivering high-quality support to millions of people across England.Job SummaryWe are seeking an exceptional IT Project Support Officer to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a...


  • Trowbridge, United Kingdom Selwood Housing Full time

    **Planned Improvement Project Surveyor (Level 3)** **Permanent: Full time (37 hrs)** **Flexible working opportunities - hybrid working** **Salary: £47,000** **Location: Trowbridge, Melksham and surrounding areas** **Closing date: Tuesday 5th December** **Interview date: TBC** **Who are we?** Selwood Housing Group is a not-for-profit housing...


  • Trowbridge, United Kingdom Selwood Housing Full time

    **Planned Improvement Project Surveyor (Level 3)** **Permanent: Full time (37 hrs)** **Flexible working opportunities - hybrid working** **Salary: £47,000** **Location: Trowbridge, Melksham and surrounding areas** **Closing date: midday Friday 17th November** **Interview date: 21st and 22nd November** **Who are we?** Selwood Housing Group is a...

  • Project Worker

    6 months ago


    Trowbridge, United Kingdom Sanctuary Supported Living Full time

    **Project Worker** **Shaftesbury Court Supported Living Bungalows, Manor Close, Trowbridge BA14 9HN** **£12.50 per hour** **Full time and Part time Available** (18.5 to 37.5 hours per week) Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for Project Workers at Shaftesbury Court Supported Living Bungalows, Trowbridge, where we provide housing...

  • Head of Compliance

    2 months ago


    Trowbridge, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Head of Compliance Salary: £76,650 Location Trowbridge - Hybrid, flexible working opportunities Full time (37 hrs) 18 month fixed term contract Are you ready to lead with confidence and inspire high-performing teams? At Selwood Housing, we are committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and services that make a difference in our communities....