Regional Bus Traffic & Highway Operations Lead

West Midlands Combined Authority; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

EV car benefit

Healthcare plans

Gym membership discounts

Costco membership

Volunteer leave

Eye care scheme

Job summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a Regional Bus Traffic Manager to enhance the reliability and resilience of the bus network by coordinating highway operations with local authorities and bus operators in the WM region.

You will oversee streetworks permitting and compliance, working closely with partners to identify disruptions and implement practical solutions that protect bus journeys and improve passenger experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Streetworks Regulations and practices.
• Clear communication and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience of influencing decisions.
• Experience of interpreting programmes, spatial data and other datasets.
• Experience of managing people.
• Level 5 or higher qualification in transport, network management, or related field 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.]
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Skills

Streetworks Regulations

Stakeholder relationships

Influencing decisions

Spatial data interpretation

People management

Programmes interpretation

Education

Level 5+ qualification in transport

Job description

The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a Regional Bus Traffic Manager to enhance the reliability and resilience of the bus network by coordinating highway operations with local authorities and bus operators in the WM region.

You will oversee streetworks permitting and compliance, working closely with partners to identify disruptions and implement practical solutions that protect bus journeys and improve passenger experience.