Highways Development Lead for Major Projects

Derbyshire County Council; Matlock; Híbrido; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible and hybrid working

Local government pension scheme

Annual leave and development support

Employee wellbeing support

Descripción de la vacante

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced highways or transport professional to lead the Highways Development Implementation Team and oversee the delivery of major developer-funded highway infrastructure across Derbyshire.

You will manage a team of specialist officers and collaborate with developers, contractors, planning authorities and elected members to ensure new roads and junction improvements are delivered to a high standard and integrated into Derbyshire's highway network.

Formación

• Significant experience in highways, civil engineering, transport development management or a related discipline.
• Proven leadership experience and the ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Strong knowledge of highway infrastructure delivery and development-related agreements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Sound technical judgement and a solutions-focused approach.
• Professional membership or chartered status, or a commitment to achieving it.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the delivery and adoption of highway works, ensuring schemes meet technical, legal and safety standards.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of specialist officers.
• Engage with developers, contractors, planning authorities and elected members to secure timely, high-quality infrastructure delivery.
• Support strategic development opportunities and negotiate highway agreements as part of project delivery.

Conocimientos

Highways experience

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Technical judgement

Professional membership

Descripción del empleo

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced highways or transport professional to lead the Highways Development Implementation Team and oversee the delivery of major developer-funded highway infrastructure across Derbyshire.

You will manage a team of specialist officers and collaborate with developers, contractors, planning authorities and elected members to ensure new roads and junction improvements are delivered to a high standard and integrated into Derbyshire's highway network.