At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of a safe and sustainable transport network in Tower Hamlets.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving public spaces and connectivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of transport while promoting healthier lifestyles in a vibrant community.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in Highways and Transportation with a focus on safety and sustainability.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 £ per year.
About the role
As Head of Highways and Transportation you will provide strategic leadership and expertise in delivering a safe, efficient, sustainable highways and transport network. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of movement, connectivity and public space across Tower Hamlets. Leading a broad and high-impact portfolio, you will oversee highways asset management, client commissioning, traffic management and road safety, cycling, street scene design, and the delivery of capital improvement programmes. You will also lead transportation planning, including development control, the highways register, transport policy standards and guidance, travel demand management, road safety education, research and strategy development.
What we are looking for
- Forward-thinking, confident leadership in a complex operational environment, with the ability to operate at pace, provide clear direction and inspire service improvement.
- Significant experience in Highways and Transportation, with credibility as a professional leader and a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the service.
- The ability to lead the maintenance, management and continuous improvement of the highway network and its related assets and infrastructure.
- A commitment to promoting transport-related safety, sustainable travel and healthier lifestyles across a diverse and fast-growing borough.
- The ability to influence at senior level and build strong, trusting relationships with staff, elected members, partners and residents.
- A proven track record of executive leadership, financial and commercial management, political awareness and change management.
- Experience of leading infrastructure programmes and delivering outcomes across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Head of Highways and Transportation employer: rated traders ltd
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