At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transport strategies and manage large-scale infrastructure projects in Redbridge.
- Company: Redbridge Council, committed to ambitious regeneration and community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to shape local transport.
- Other info: Opportunity to innovate in sustainable transport and climate initiatives.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative team making a real difference in your community.
- Qualifications: Experience in local authority transport leadership and strong engineering credentials.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
There is a lot going on in Redbridge. Ambitious regeneration plans will transform how the borough looks and feels and will be vital to creating greater economic opportunities for our residents. We are reshaping our organisation to be better equipped to have the greatest impact for our community. Momentum is building and there is a renewed sense of purpose within the Council that has the potential to achieve great things.
This is your chance to be part of a new management team with a mandate for change and a shared sense of purpose. This is an excellent move for an experienced local authority transport leader with strong highways and transport engineering credentials. You’ll take the lead on setting borough‑wide transport and highways strategies as well as being accountable for the large‑scale capital programmes and complex contracts that underpin their delivery.
Major infrastructure projects are already underway in the borough, and you will ensure that these are delivered successfully while minimising disruption to residents and the wider transport network. Effective partnership working with key London stakeholders will be key to this, so it’s important that you can quickly build relationships and establish professional credibility in this context.
We are looking for someone with the professional expertise and the strategic perspective to move effortlessly between the detail and the big picture – offering assurance to elected members and other stakeholders on operational oversight, while ensuring a focus on service innovation, maximising the potential of new technology and delivering value for money.
Good candidates will have a very well-informed understanding of the public and political scrutiny that comes with such a role, and the importance of getting things right on the ground, as well as at a strategic level. Highly developed people and resource management skills will be vital in leading, managing and modernising a large multidisciplinary service. It’s a wide remit that includes the statutory role of Traffic Manager for the Council, while also ensuring continued progress in sustainable transport, climate and air quality agendas.
Head of Highways & Transport in London employer: Redbridge London Borough Council
Redbridge London Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment at Woodbridge High School. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have ample opportunities for growth while contributing to a positive school culture that values diversity and student success. The full-time role as a Dyslexia Specialist HLTA allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students, all within the vibrant community of Redbridge.
Contact Details:
Redbridge London Borough Council Recruitment Team
