Head of Highways and Transport

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Grimsby
Salary
Competitive
Posted
25 Jun 2019
Closes
23 Jul 2019
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
KEY DUTIES

Effectively manage the highway network, within the constraints of budget provision, to optimise traffic flow, reduce risk to highway users and provide on-street and off-street car parking services, whilst ensuring effective service delivery including the coordination, design, improvement and maintenance of highway assets and infrastructure in order to meet the required safety, quality, sustainability and environmental standards.

?? Effective leadership, integration and overall management of a focused and interrelated number of teams, ensuring that they have the required skills and capability to deliver on the required contractual obligations.

?? Ensure that all services within Highways and Transport are well managed and recognised for excellent and innovative customer focussed services, driving continuous improvement through strong leadership and the encouragement of challenge and new ideas.

?? Work with the senior leadership team, senior council officers, Elected Members and Portfolio Holders to support the effective and efficient delivery of the partnership objectives to support the local economy and community of North East Lincolnshire.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Chartered Engineer or recognised engineering qualification with considerable experience at a senior managerial level

?? Demonstrable extensive management and leadership competencies that will ensure that teams are challenged and focussed on delivery.

?? Excellent communication skills in presenting - oral and written skills are required to interact with members of the public, elected representatives, committees and external clients / organisations and build effective working relationships.

?? Negotiating skills are required in dealing with contractors and representatives of the MHCLG, DfT and other external organisations.

?? A broad knowledge and experience is required of the engineering disciplines and operational service areas.

?? Excellent financial, risk, programme and project management capability with an understanding of quality management practices

?? Planning, prioritising and organising a diverse range of functions to ensure effective delivery of service outcomes against deadlines and within budget.

?? The post holder must be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development in order to extend their own abilities and develop those of others.

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