At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the transformation of TRL's software business and shape its AI strategy.
- Company: Join TRL, a respected name in transport research and infrastructure.
- Benefits: High visibility role with significant impact on company direction.
- Other info: Opportunity to build from scratch in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.
- Why this job: Be a key player in driving change and innovation at a pivotal time.
- Qualifications: Proven executive leadership experience and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Chief Technology Officer | TRL | London/Wokingham (Hybrid) TRL is one of the UK's most respected names in transport research, road safety, and infrastructure trusted by National Highways, the Department for Transport, and major infrastructure operators.
Under new private equity ownership, TRL is shifting gear.
Software is where the business and its investors are placing their confidence for the future, and we're looking for a CTO to lead its commercial and cultural transformation.
This is, by our own description, second only to the CEO role in importance to TRL's future direction.
The role: Sit on the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO, with high visibility to the Board and investment board Own the commercial transformation of the Software business, bringing structure, process, and a clear roadmap to a function that's operated with a high degree of autonomy Lead a team of ~20 (5 direct reports), including a ~120-strong offshore development team in India alongside a UK-based team Partner with commercial/revenue leadership to align software development with genuine client need Shape the software strategy and lead our AI strategy Get hands-on, this is an early-stage build, not a role with a team and budget waiting for you Who we're looking for: A seasoned executive, this isn't a first step into exec leadership High EQ, comfortable driving change and managing the push-and-pull that comes with it Confident engaging directly with Boards and investment boards SME experience managing multiple stakeholder groups A genuine change and commercialisation leader, someone who can take a technically capable but under-packaged function and make it something investors can understand, measure, and back Comfortable with ambiguity and building from scratch Experience with globally distributed teams, AI strategy, and PE-backed transformation is a plus.
Sector background in infrastructure/transport is preferred but not required.
Chief Technology Officer employer: Goldstone Associates
At TRL, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking employer that values innovation and collaboration. Our hybrid work model in London/Wokingham fosters a dynamic work culture where employees are empowered to drive meaningful change in transport research and infrastructure. With a strong focus on professional development and a commitment to transforming our software capabilities, we offer unique opportunities for growth and the chance to make a significant impact in a respected organisation.
