Transport Programme Manager

Posted 18 November 2022
Salary £50 - 55 per hour
LocationWiltshire
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration6 Months
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000038046
Contact NameMichael Hayward

Job description

Transport Programme Manager
 
We currently have an exciting opportunity with a Local Authority in the South West to lead responsibility for undertaking a project & programme manager role on the Council's key strategic and complex delivery projects ensuring that each project delivers the predicted benefits on time, within budget, generating exceptional value for the Council.  The role also assumes responsibility for the leadership, direction and management of the Project Managers within the Assets & Transport Development Management Service Delivery Team.
 
In this role you will:
·Be responsible for the strategic co-ordination, planning, project management and delivery of transport and civil engineering programmes of work to support the Council's strategic transport objectives and LTP implementation plan.
·Lead on the coordination of technical and management information for bids to external agencies for major projects.
·Lead on the development of appropriate strategies for the programme management and promote the use of recognised project and programme management principles on all projects.
·Monitor and manage all assigned budgets to ensure spend is in accordance with the Council's capital programme.
·Maintain and monitor data concerning progress and expenditure, provide progress reports, financial reports and post completion reports to stakeholders at all levels as required.
·To provide expertise, advice, information and support on project and programme management to Members, Board Directors, Senior Managers, staff and partners as required.
·Lead for the Highways & Transport Professional Services Contract and the Term Maintenance/Service Contract.  Report to the strategic and operational programme boards on performance, risk and relationship issues. Play a lead role in the operational management of the contract and building relationships with the supplier's representatives.
 
 
What you need to do now:
If you are interested in this role and fit the criteria above, please send us your application today.
 
 
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Michael Hayward at Carrington West on 02393 876042.
 
 
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Michael at Carrington West on 02393 876042 for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please email.