At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and shape the future of transport in Redbridge with innovative strategies.
- Company: Join Redbridge London Borough Council, a forward-thinking local authority.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and the chance to make a real impact on community transport.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with key stakeholders and drive significant infrastructure projects.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of ambitious regeneration plans and sustainable transport initiatives.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in transport management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 89037 - 92538 £ per year.
Redbridge London Borough Council is looking for an experienced local authority transport leader with strong highways and transport engineering credentials to join a new management team driven by ambitious regeneration plans. This role will shape the borough’s transport future, leading significant capital programmes and complex contracts, while minimising disruption to residents and the wider transport network.
Responsibilities
- Set and deliver borough-wide transport and highways strategies.
- Accountable for large-scale capital programmes and complex contracts that underpin transport delivery.
- Ensure major infrastructure projects are successfully delivered on time and within budget.
- Build and maintain effective partnership working with key London stakeholders.
- Provide operational oversight and assurance to elected members and other stakeholders.
- Lead, manage and modernise a large multidisciplinary service, including the statutory role of Traffic Manager.
- Progress sustainable transport, climate and air quality agendas.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in local authority transport and highways management.
- Demonstrated leadership of large capital programmes and complex contractual portfolios.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership building, particularly with London stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to move between detail and big-picture perspective.
- Strong people and resources management skills.
- Deep understanding of public and political scrutiny associated with senior transport roles.
- Knowledge of service innovation, technology adoption and value for money delivery.
Salary: £89,037 - £92,538
Location: Redbridge, London (Greater)
Job Type: Full Time
For a confidential discussion, contact Steve Guest or Amy Billington at Solace in Business on 020 7976 3311.
Closing date: 20 July (noon)
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Redbridge London Borough Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can lead transformative transport initiatives that directly impact the community. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration with key stakeholders, you will have the opportunity to shape the borough's transport future while enjoying a supportive culture that values innovation and sustainability. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and contribute to ambitious regeneration plans in a vibrant London location.
