Regional Bus Traffic & Highway Operations Lead

West Midlands Combined Authority; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Shared Cost AVC scheme

28 days annual leave + buy extra

EV car benefit scheme

Healthcare plans

Gym membership discounts

Will writing and mortgage advice

Bike purchase discounts

Volunteer leave

Interest-free tech financing

Discounted shopping

Job summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority is recruiting a Regional Bus Traffic Manager to help make the region's bus network more reliable and resilient. You will lead highway operations, oversee streetworks permitting and work with local authorities, bus operators and utilities to minimise disruption and protect bus journey times.

Based in Birmingham, the role involves hands-on collaboration, data‑driven decisions, and line management of a small team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Streetworks Regulations and practices.
• Street Manager knowledge.
• Strong communication and relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience in influencing decisions.
• Experience interpreting programmes, spatial data and datasets.
• Experience managing people.
• A Level 5 or higher qualification in transport, network management, or substantial equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate activity to improve bus network reliability and resilience, working with local authority partners and bus operators to manage highway operations, minimise disruption and prepare the network for bus franchising.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, utility companies and other stakeholders, influencing highway decisions, coordinating planned works and agreeing practical solutions that protect bus journeys.
• Oversee the management of planned and unplanned roadworks, including permit submissions, Street Manager processes, compliance with relevant regulations and escalation of risks or non‑compliance.
• Work with partners to identify the impact of highway schemes, roadworks and Traffic Regulation Orders on bus operations, ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are agreed and implemented.
• Use network performance data, operational intelligence and reporting tools to identify recurring issues, monitor disruption and recommend improvements that support reliable bus journey times.
• Lead and support a small team, coordinate regional stakeholder meetings and oversee the organisation's streetworks activity, including permit costs, variations and compliance reporting.

Skills

Streetworks Regulations

Street Manager knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Influencing decisions

Data interpretation

People management

Transport qualification level 5+

Education

Level 5+ transport qualification

Equivalent experience

Job description

The West Midlands Combined Authority is recruiting a Regional Bus Traffic Manager to help make the region's bus network more reliable and resilient. You will lead highway operations, oversee streetworks permitting and work with local authorities, bus operators and utilities to minimise disruption and protect bus journey times.

Based in Birmingham, the role involves hands-on collaboration, data‑driven decisions, and line management of a small team.