Interim Head of Highways and Transportation
Our public sector client is currently looking to recruit an Interim Head of Highways and Transportation on an initial 3 month contract. Location:
Swindon – Hybrid Rate:
£580 - £600 per day inside IR35 The successful candidate will have previous experience working to Head of / Assistant Director level within Highways and/or Transport, and have worked with the public sector. As the Head of Service you will oversee the strategic and operational management of all Highways and Transportation, covering Highways Asset Management and maintenance, Traffic Management, Transportation services, and parking. Key Accountabilities
Provide strategic leadership and management for a portfolio of transport services aligned with priorities and financial targets. Develop and implement a coordinated strategic infrastructure delivery strategy, integrating all areas into long-term planning. Lead statutory and regulatory activities to maintain a safe, efficient, and effective transport network, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation. Provide expert technical advice on highways, transportation, and flood management to planning applications and development proposals. Simplify complex legislation and provide strategic advice to senior leaders. Manage and deliver the statutory compliance across Highways and Transportation services, incorporating performance monitoring and robust action plans. Take strategic responsibility for large revenue, staff budgets, and capital investment programmes, ensuring efficient service delivery. Proactively manage service budgets, forecasting expenditure and ensuring affordable plans align with the annual budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan. Coordinate and manage external consultants and partners, ensuring effective contribution and understanding of roles and responsibilities. Develop and deliver the highways capital programme and major projects through existing and new contractual arrangements, ensuring oversight and sound financial management. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation with potential for extensions.
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Our public sector client is currently looking to recruit an Interim Head of Highways and Transportation on an initial 3 month contract. Location:
Swindon – Hybrid Rate:
£580 - £600 per day inside IR35 The successful candidate will have previous experience working to Head of / Assistant Director level within Highways and/or Transport, and have worked with the public sector. As the Head of Service you will oversee the strategic and operational management of all Highways and Transportation, covering Highways Asset Management and maintenance, Traffic Management, Transportation services, and parking. Key Accountabilities
Provide strategic leadership and management for a portfolio of transport services aligned with priorities and financial targets. Develop and implement a coordinated strategic infrastructure delivery strategy, integrating all areas into long-term planning. Lead statutory and regulatory activities to maintain a safe, efficient, and effective transport network, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation. Provide expert technical advice on highways, transportation, and flood management to planning applications and development proposals. Simplify complex legislation and provide strategic advice to senior leaders. Manage and deliver the statutory compliance across Highways and Transportation services, incorporating performance monitoring and robust action plans. Take strategic responsibility for large revenue, staff budgets, and capital investment programmes, ensuring efficient service delivery. Proactively manage service budgets, forecasting expenditure and ensuring affordable plans align with the annual budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan. Coordinate and manage external consultants and partners, ensuring effective contribution and understanding of roles and responsibilities. Develop and deliver the highways capital programme and major projects through existing and new contractual arrangements, ensuring oversight and sound financial management. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation with potential for extensions.
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