Carrington Blake Recruitment | Head Of Highways
Vor 3 Tagen
Swindon Borough Council is looking for a candidate to fill their Head of Highways and Transportation position.
As the Head of Highways and Transportation, you will be a key member of the Director of Operations Senior Management Team.
You will collaborate with colleagues in the Operations Department and engage with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-performing services aligned with the Council's vision, priorities, and pledges.
The ideal candidate will have the below qualities:
Experience to lead and manage high-profile front-line services to our communities.
Experience of contract management and major public realm infrastructure scheme delivery.
Extensive experience of supporting decision makers, including Councillors and statutory consultees and strategic partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes.
Ability to make site visits throughout the Borough and attend meetings outside the Borough.
Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification with considerable relevant senior management experience in an appropriate related Highways and Transportation setting.
Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a relevant professional body such as ICE, CIHT, IHE or equivalent knowledge and practice gained through experience.
Some of the responsibilities would include:
Provide strategic leadership and management for a portfolio of transport services aligned with Council priorities and financial targets.
Develop and implement a coordinated strategic infrastructure delivery strategy, integrating all Council 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.
Ensure the service contributes to Council priorities and pledges, embedding the Council's culture, behaviours, and values.
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, including Elected Members, the Chief Executive, and the Corporate Leadership Team.
Manage and deliver the Council's 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.
Identify and secure external funding sources to deliver key strategic infrastructure projects.
Work collaboratively with senior officers, elected members, partners, statutory bodies, and local authorities to achieve agreed outcomes.
Coordinate and manage external consultants and partners, ensuring effective contribution and understanding of roles and responsibilities.
For more information about this position, please contact me via email or telephone:
020 753 766 07
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