Full Description
Our client is a local authority based in Yorkshire and they are seeking a Highways Manager - Strategy & Development to provide effective direction, leadership, management and guidance in all aspects of professional, planning and development services in relation to development planning, transport modelling assessment, strategic highway development, sustainable and active travel development and forward planning of transport provision.
You will provide direction and management of the Transport Strategy and Development team ensuring at all times there is sufficient capacity to produce effective and efficient solutions to transport and development issues.
You will work alongside other professional leads and organisations in the service sector to ensure modern principles, standards, guidance and methodologies are woven appropriately into the service provision.
And you will act as the client for transport in strategic investment development teams on a regional basis for road, rail, water and air transport.
You will assist the Head of Highways, Strategy & Design in the management of the group significantly supporting community sustainability through the delivery of efficient and well co - ordinated services which directly impact upon the local physical environment.
You will work alongside other professionals in Regeneration, HR, ICT to ensure the service provision is focused and efficient. Champions Health, Safety and Environment, through continuous improvement and performance management.
This post will involve undertaking duties out of hours, during evenings, weekends and public holidays and in most weather conditions.