Head of Highways & Transport

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Full time
Location: Lincoln
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Job offered by: Fusion People Ltd
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Role:

Head of Highways and Transport

Location:

North East Lincolnshire

Duration:

6 month contract

Salary:

£70,000 pro rata

As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will manage the Highway and Transport service, delivering against core business metrics of SHEQ, performance, people management, social value and finance.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate, manage, lead and develop the interrelated teams delivering Asset Management, Traffic Management, Parking, Transport Services and Drainage to ensure the effective delivery of work/project programmes against defined policies and strategies to preserve and enhance the value of the highway infrastructure. Work closely with other service Heads of Service to support service planning and ensure contract efficiencies are identified and achieved. Provide effective advice to management and the council on performance, finance and future service needs. Develop and implement effective strategies and policies for the sustainable development and maintenance of the highway infrastructure and provide expert professional advice on highways and transport network issues. Lead and develop on the coordination of annual service development plans and working practices for the full range of highways and transport services. Develop a sound understanding of the Partnership contract and be able to identify and notify out of scope items. Respond effectively in a customer-focused manner to enquiries from the public, Councillors, local parish councils, and other agencies on all services provided within Highways and Transport in accordance with the requirements of the contract and Council policies.

Qualifications or Required Experience:

Essential: Chartered Engineer or recognised engineering qualification with considerable experience at a senior managerial level. Demonstrable extensive management and leadership competencies that will ensure that teams are challenged and focused on delivery. Excellent communication skills in presenting - oral and written skills are required to interact with members of the public, elected representatives, committees and external clients/organisations and build effective working relationships. Negotiating skills are required in dealing with contractors and representatives of the MHCLG, DfT and other external organisations. A broad knowledge and experience is required of the Highway and Transport disciplines and operational service areas.

Contact Donna @ Birmingham Office

Company:

Fusion People Ltd

Job Title:

Head of Highways & Transport

Location:

Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Posted: Closes:

Jan 12th 2025

Sector:

Other

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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