Head of Highways and Transport

17 hours ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Environmentjournal Full time
Job Title: Head of Highways and Transport

Join us in shaping the future of transportation in Royal Greenwich as we strive to become a more strategic, efficient, and adaptive organisation.

About the Role

We are seeking a strong leader to head our Highways Maintenance Development Control, Traffic and Road Safety, Network Management, Highways Contract Management, and Technical Support teams. As Head of Highways and Transport, you will play a key role in shaping our council's ambitions for our future transport network, implementing high-profile schemes, and maintaining a strong grip on the delivery of key projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Highways Safety Inspections
  • Planned Maintenance (Footways and Carriageways)
  • Winter Maintenance (Client Operations Duty Officers)
  • Section 278 agreements
  • Highways Development Management
  • Stopping Up Orders
  • Highways Adoptions
  • Highways/Transport Planning Comments
Requirements

We are looking for a candidate with experience in Highways Maintenance, project implementation, leading on road safety behaviour change, active travel behaviour change, and the delivery of the Local Implementation Plan. You will have a comprehensive knowledge of the environmental and regeneration issues facing the borough, along with an excellent understanding of the political interface in a local authority.

What We Offer
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential, including excellent apprenticeship opportunities at all levels
  • Vibrant staff support networks
  • GreenwichCard which entitles you to discounts at local businesses
  • Generous leave entitlement, starting at 29 days per year (plus bank holidays)
  • Employee Assistance Scheme including external counselling service
About Us

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

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