At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the strategic direction of Highways and Transportation services in a dynamic London borough.
- Company: Local authority seeking an experienced leader for impactful transport initiatives.
- Benefits: £650 per day, hybrid working, and a chance to shape sustainable transport networks.
- Other info: 6-month contract with excellent opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public spaces and connectivity while leading innovative projects.
- Qualifications: Extensive leadership experience in Highways and Transportation with strong stakeholder management skills.
£650 per day (Inside IR35) | 6-Month Contract | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)
Are you an experienced Highways and Transportation leader looking for your next interim challenge? Our local authority client is seeking an accomplished Head of Highways & Transportation to provide strategic leadership across one of London's most dynamic boroughs. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the delivery of a safe, efficient and sustainable highways and transport network while shaping the future of movement, connectivity and public spaces.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership across Highways and Transportation services.
- Lead the management and continuous improvement of the highway network, associated assets and infrastructure.
- Oversee highways asset management, client commissioning, traffic management and road safety.
- Lead transportation planning, development control, transport policy, standards and guidance.
- Drive the delivery of highways capital improvement programmes and public realm projects.
- Promote sustainable travel, active travel initiatives and road safety across the borough.
- Build strong relationships with elected members, residents, internal teams and external partners.
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and deliver complex infrastructure programmes.
- Manage budgets, commercial contracts and service transformation programmes.
About You
- Extensive senior leadership experience within Highways and Transportation.
- A proven track record of managing highways maintenance, transportation and infrastructure services.
- Strong knowledge of highways asset management and transport planning.
- Experience leading large-scale capital programmes and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience working in politically sensitive environments.
- Strong financial, commercial and change management experience.
- A passion for delivering safer, healthier and more sustainable transport networks.
Role Details
- Rate: £650 per day (Inside IR35)
- Contract: 6 Months
- Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office
If you are interested in this opportunity, please call Phoebe for a confidential discussion.
If this role isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new opportunity within Highways, Traffic or Transportation, please get in touch as we recruit for similar positions across the UK.
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