Highways Development Lead — Infrastructure Delivery (Hybrid)

Derbyshire County Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Local government pension

Professional development

Employee wellbeing

Job summary

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 and collaborate with developers, planning authorities and elected members to ensure roads and transport schemes are delivered to a high standard.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, visibility across communities, a

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Highways Development Implementation Team and oversee delivery of major developer-funded highway infrastructure across Derbyshire.
• Manage a team of specialist officers and collaborate with developers, planning authorities and elected members.
• Guide complex highway agreements and infrastructure projects and resolve technical challenges.
• Oversee delivery and adoption of highway works to meet technical, legal and safety standards.
• Maintain focus on customer service and partnership working to deliver lasting community impact.

Skills

Highways/transport experience

Leadership experience

Infrastructure delivery knowledge

Stakeholder management

Technical judgement

Professional membership/chartered

Job description

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 and collaborate with developers, planning authorities and elected members to ensure roads and transport schemes are delivered to a high standard.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, visibility across communities, a