Transport Team Leader

Job Reference: HCC622729
Salary Range: £56,285 - £63,080 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 8 December 2025
Interview Date: w/c 15 December 2025

Be Part of the Future of Transport in Hampshire

Are you ready to take the lead in delivering transformative transport infrastructure across one of the UK's highest-performing local authorities?

We're looking for a strategic, forward-thinking Transport Team Leader to join our ambitious and agile Capital Delivery Team. This is a client-side leadership role where you'll shape and deliver high-impact transport schemes that improve lives across Hampshire.

You'll lead a team of technical 'Delivery Agents' responsible for a diverse portfolio of transport infrastructure projects—from active travel and public realm improvements to highway and sustainable drainage schemes.

This role demands strong commissioning, leadership, and project management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

You'll work closely with internal and external clients, framework partners, local councils, regulatory bodies, and communities to bring to life the priorities of Hampshire's Local Transport Plan 4.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team delivering transport infrastructure projects.
• Manage and deliver capital infrastructure projects.
• Oversee budgets, drive progress, and manage risks.
• Ensure robust governance, approvals, and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Solve problems, develop options, and recommend solutions.
• Advise on delivery routes and commission specialists.

We're seeking a confident leader with:

• A collaborative mindset and strong team leadership skills.
• A team player to work closely with Transport Planning colleagues to advance projects from feasibility to reality
• Experience in commissioning and project management within an engineering environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Political awareness and sensitivity.
• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) and membership of a relevant professional Institution.
• A commitment to our values and the ability to lead through change.

• Be part of a modern, forward-looking, and collaborative council.

• Access tailored training and professional development.

• Enjoy flexible working and a strong work-life balance.

• Deliver meaningful infrastructure projects that shape communities.

• Work in a values-driven organisation that puts people first.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch

To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package.

Transport Team Leader Candidate Pack

Ben Smith, Strategic Transport Manager and Project Director on

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