Group Manager (Strategic Transport Project Development) - GLA14293

Glasgow; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Glasgow is seeking a Group Manager for Strategic Transport Project Development. The role involves leading complex transport projects, overseeing project teams, and ensuring alignment with transport strategies. Candidates should have a degree in transport planning or engineering, complemented by strong project management skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. This position offers a competitive benefits package and operates in a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Generous annual leave allowance

Participation in Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• You will be a confident and strategic thinker with a degree-level qualification in transport planning, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong project and budget management skills required.
• Excellent communication skills necessary to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of complex transport projects.
• Ensure alignment with Glasgow's transport strategies.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary project teams and manage risks.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Transport policy knowledge

Project management

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in transport planning or related discipline

Job description

Overview

An Exciting Opportunity with Glasgow City Council - Group Manager (Strategic Transport Project Development).

Glasgow City Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to lead the development and delivery of strategic transport projects, helping to shape the future of mobility in our city.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of complex transport projects in a dynamic urban environment.
• Ensure alignment with Glasgow's transport strategies and broader policy objectives.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary project teams and consultants.
• Manage budgets, project programmes, risks, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice, including NEC contracts and CDM regulations.

About You

• You will be a confident and strategic thinker with:
• A degree-level qualification in transport planning, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Sound knowledge of transport policy, design standards, and delivery processes.
• Experience of NEC contract management and CDM regulations.
• Strong project and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience delivering strategic transport projects in a complex urban setting is desirable.

Working for Us

The role is based at Glasgow's Exchange House and is part of our hybrid working pilot. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a generous annual leave allowance and participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme based on average earnings.

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Further Information

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