Head of Highways & Transport (Full Time)

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Job summary

Redbridge London Borough Council is seeking a Head of Highways & Transport to lead borough-wide transport and highways strategies and oversee major capital programmes. You will work with senior colleagues, elected members and stakeholders to drive innovative transport solutions while ensuring value for money and delivery against timelines.

The role requires strategic oversight, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex contracts and large multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transport and highways strategies.
• Accountable for capital programmes and contracts.
• Ability to communicate with elected members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead borough-wide transport and highways strategies and capital projects.
• Ensure delivery of large-scale, high-profile initiatives under complex contracts.
• Provide assurance to elected members, stakeholders and the public on operational delivery and value for money.

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Head of Highways & Transport

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Salary

Up to £95k

Expires

23/11/2026

Location

London (Greater), London (Greater)

Job Type

Full Time

There is a lot going on in Redbridge right now. Ambitious regeneration plans will transform how the borough looks and feels and help to create greater economic opportunities for our residents. And we are reshaping our organisation to be better equipped to have the greatest impact for our community. On the outside that means big, complex projects, working pan-London with high profile stakeholders. On the inside it means stability of leadership and purpose, a new cohort of highly capable leadership colleagues, and a clearly defined set of values that people have bought into. Together, it adds up to something special.

This is an excellent move for an experienced local authority transport leader: someone who is comfortable operating at a strategic level and influencing in a partnership setting. You’ll lead on setting borough‑wide transport and highways strategies as well as being accountable for the large‑scale capital programmes and complex contracts that underpin their delivery. Major infrastructure projects are already underway in the borough, and you will ensure that these are delivered successfully. These are complex, high-profile initiatives that will build your reputation within the sector.

We are looking for someone with the professional expertise and the strategic perspective to move effortlessly between the detail and the big picture – offering assurance to elected members and other stakeholders on operational oversight, while ensuring a focus on service innovation, maximising the potential of new technology and delivering value for money. Expert technical knowledge is only part of the ask: we also want someone who can lead with humility and emotional intelligence and who can empathise with the community we serve.

Good candidates will have a very well-informed understanding of the public and political scrutiny that comes with such a role. Highly developed people and resource management skills will be vital in leading, managing and modernising a large multidisciplinary service. It’s a wide remit that includes the statutory role of Traffic Manager for the Council, while also ensuring continued progress in sustainable transport, climate and air quality agendas.

Closing date: 23 rd November (noon)

Company: Redbridge London Borough Council

Salary: Up to £95k

Location: London (Greater), London (Greater)

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Highways

Job Role: Head of Service

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