Head of Highways & Transportation

Head of Highways and Transportation

7 months contract | Immediate start 
£600 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
London
Hybrid working | 3 days per week in the office
 
CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week ASAP.

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Highways and Transportation to lead a high-profile service area responsible for shaping the future of movement, connectivity and public spaces across a major local authority.

You will provide strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio, overseeing highways asset management, transportation planning, road safety, capital programmes and sustainable travel initiatives.

Your Role as Head of Highways and Transportation:

• Lead the strategic management, maintenance and continuous improvement of the highway network and associated infrastructure assets
• Drive the delivery of major capital programmes, transportation projects and public realm improvements
• Champion road safety, active travel, cycling initiatives and sustainable transport solutions
• Provide leadership across multidisciplinary engineering and transportation teams, creating a culture of high performance and innovation
• Influence senior stakeholders, elected members, partners and residents to deliver positive outcomes and transformational change

Your Previous Experience as Head of Highways and Transportation:

• Significant senior-level experience within Highways and Transportation services
• Proven track record of leading complex operational services and infrastructure programmes
• Strong financial, commercial and budget management expertise within a large-scale environment
• Demonstrable experience managing change, improving services and delivering measurable outcomes
• Excellent political awareness with the ability to build trusted relationships across a wide range of stakeholders

If you’re interested in discussing this Head of Highways and Transportation opportunity in more detail, or know someone who may be interested, apply today.

We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in contact.

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported throughout the application and hiring process.

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