Transport Projects & Programmes Team Manager

Our client is seeking an ambitious and strategic Transport Projects & Programmes Team Manager for a contract opportunity. The role will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering major transport schemes and programmes that improve connectivity, support local communities and enhance transport infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Provide visible leadership to a team of approximately 30 officers responsible for transport project and programme delivery Lead the delivery of a major capital highways programme valued at approximately 250 million over the next four years Oversee business case development, commissioning, programme management, monitoring, design and implementation Manage a diverse portfolio including advanced feasibility and junction design, maintenance schemes, major transport infrastructure projects and developer-funded programmes Lead the preparation of Green Book major scheme business cases for the Department for Transport Ensure effective financial management, governance, risk management and performance monitoring across the programme Provide leadership across Senior Responsible Officer and Compulsory Purchase Order processes Build strong relationships with internal teams, delivery partners, communities, developers and external stakeholders Job Requirements: Significant experience delivering highways schemes and complex transportation programmes Strong knowledge of highway and transport project management, programme governance and delivery assurance Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within a local authority, public sector or comparable infrastructure environment Understanding of advanced feasibility, junction design and the development of major transport infrastructure proposals Experience preparing or overseeing Green Book business cases and working with Department for Transport requirements Strong financial, performance and risk management skills across large capital programmes Understanding of Senior Responsible Officer and Compulsory Purchase Order processes Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills Opportunity: This role offers the opportunity to influence the future of transport infrastructure while leading high-profile highways projects that deliver lasting benefits for local communities. The successful applicant will work in a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, partnership working and continuous improvement. If you are an experienced highways and transportation professional with a strong track record in major programme delivery, apply now to lead this important portfolio of transport projects and programmes