Transport Lead

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Slough Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Transport Lead this role will be: Hybrid SL1 2EJ

The right candidate will:

The Transport Team Leader will provide expert operational input to the development and implementation of the Local Transport Plan and will lead on the development of several Supplementary Strategies such as the Active and Sustainable Travel Strategy, Public Transport Strategy and Road Safety Strategy. In addition to this the role holder will be responsible for procuring and overseeing major and minor works contracts, ensuring Slough has the appropriate liaison with public transport providers, maintaining highway structures such as bridges, and management of the borough’s street lights and traffic signals.

* Drive and lead new initiatives, including government lead improvements to deliver Slough’s strategic objectives, implementing strategies to optimise the highway network, improve safety, reduce journey times and congestion.

* Manage the delivery of Slough’s major transport infrastructure projects from end to end, leading on: drawing up funding bids, engineering and design of prospective schemes, procuring and managing major highways works contracts, liaising with central government to report progress.

* Manage the council’s street lighting and traffic signals including routine maintenance, rectifying faults and developing plans to improve and modernize lighting and signals borough wide.

* To contribute to the development of SBC’s Local Transport Plan and take direct responsibility for the development and delivery of a number of the supplementary strategies, for example Active & Sustainable Travel Strategy, Bus & Rail Strategies & Road Safety Strategy.

* To ensure the proper maintenance is undertaken on highways structures such as road and foot bridges, procuring and managing repairs and resurfacing.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed