Road Safety & Policy Lead | Safer Streets & Active Travel

Midlothian Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is hiring a Road Safety and Policy Manager to lead a team and enhance road safety measures. This fast-paced role involves drafting policies, overseeing road projects, and engaging with external partners. Applicants should possess a degree in transport planning or civil engineering and relevant experience. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. Benefits include a competitive salary of £54,475.92 and access to a generous local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous Local Government pension scheme

Salary sacrifice cars

Bikes and further staff benefits

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in transport planning or civil engineering.
• Experience in developing local transport strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of officers and technicians in road safety.
• Draft policy, reports and attend public meetings.
• Apply for project funding from external partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Project management

Adaptability to change

Education

Degree in transport planning, civil engineering or related discipline

Incorporated Civil Engineer status or equivalent

HND level qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A local authority in Scotland is hiring a Road Safety and Policy Manager to lead a team and enhance road safety measures. This fast-paced role involves drafting policies, overseeing road projects, and engaging with external partners. Applicants should possess a degree in transport planning or civil engineering and relevant experience. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. Benefits include a competitive salary of £54,475.92 and access to a generous local government pension scheme.