Head Of Highways

Overview

Head of Highways

We are looking for an experienced leader to take on the role of Head of Highways, overseeing the operational delivery of the Highways and Transport Strategy Service in London.

• Lead and manage the service to achieve the Authority's objectives.
• Take overall responsibility for Group Managers within the service, including:
• Flood Management and Civil Engineering
• Traffic, Road Safety & Parking Engineering
• Highways Engineering & Network Management
• Transport Strategy & Development Control
• Serve as the primary liaison with key strategic transport partners, including TfL and rail operators, ensuring successful delivery of programmes such as the Local Implementation Plan (LIP) and securing external capital funding for the borough.
• Play a full part in the Civic Pride Management Team, contributing to the strategic direction, wellbeing, and delivery of projects and initiatives beyond the post holder's immediate remit.
• Represent and deputise for the Operations Director as required.

• Extensive senior-level experience in highways and transport management, with a proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Highways Act 1980, Traffic Management Act 2004, and Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with partners, stakeholders, and senior colleagues, including TfL.
• Relevant professional qualifications in Civil Engineering, Transport Policy, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple programmes and competing priorities effectively.
• You must have Highways experience to be considered for this position.

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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