Strategic Development Manager

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom TfGM Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Strategic Development Manager to join our HS2 NPR Development Team at TfGM. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in managing the early-stage development of schemes, developing robust transport business cases, and overseeing the handover of authorized funded strategic rapid transit projects and programmes.

As a Senior Strategic Development Manager, you will work closely with our Lead Strategic Development Managers and other Senior Strategic Development Managers to ensure that schemes are developed that meet Greater Manchester's requirements and have robust transport business cases. You will also collaborate with stakeholders across the city-region, including politicians, local councils, and developers, to enhance placemaking and connectivity for Greater Manchester.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the early-stage development of schemes, including feasibility studies, Strategic Outline Cases, and Outline Business Cases.
  • Develop robust transport business cases, including the right approvals and consents, and appropriate funding and financing arrangements.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to ensure that schemes meet Greater Manchester's requirements and have robust transport business cases.
  • Liaise with senior representatives of the Department for Transport (DfT), HS2 Ltd, and other public and private bodies to shape proposals and ensure timely and budget-friendly delivery.

What You'll Bring:

  • A background in scheme development at the front end of the project management lifecycle.
  • Experience of building productive working relationships with a variety of professional, political, and public stakeholders.
  • Strong verbal and written presentation skills, with the ability to communicate transport solutions at all levels.
  • Desirable experience of the planning system, the promotion of statutory powers, and technical experience of rapid transit.

What We Offer:

  • A permanent position with a salary of £56,361 to £63,438 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
  • A range of fantastic benefits, including 28 days holiday per annum, flexible and hybrid working options, free bus travel, and reimbursement of professional fees.

What's Next?

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter providing clear examples of how your experience meets the requirements of the role. Our short-listing process is anonymised, so please do not include your name or contact details on either of these documents. If any personal details are included, these will be visible to the hiring manager.



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