Senior Highways Programme Lead — Hybrid & Complex Projects

Westmorland and Furness Council; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK seeks a motivated individual to lead the delivery of significant highway projects. Responsibilities include managing a project team and stakeholder engagement to ensure effective program control. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within the highway sector, with robust skills in risk management and stakeholder collaboration. This role supports a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between home and office locations.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the delivery of significant projects and programmes.
• Demonstrable experience with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver significant projects and programmes of work.
• Manage a high performing project and programme management team.
• Contribute to the Westmorland and Furness Council Plan.

Skills

Highway industry knowledge and experience

Project management knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Prioritization and influencing skills

Project and risk management skills

Experience with project management techniques

Job description

A local government authority in the UK seeks a motivated individual to lead the delivery of significant highway projects. Responsibilities include managing a project team and stakeholder engagement to ensure effective program control. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within the highway sector, with robust skills in risk management and stakeholder collaboration. This role supports a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between home and office locations.