Strategic Head of Highways & Regional Transport

North East Mayoral Combined Authority (NECA); Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional authority in the UK is seeking a Head of Highways to provide strategic leadership for transport initiatives. This role involves overseeing complex programmes and fostering partnerships with local authorities and national bodies to enhance the highways network across the North East. Ideal candidates will have strong strategic insight and experience in managing large-scale transportation priorities. This opportunity plays a pivotal role in shaping the region's infrastructure to support inclusive growth and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic insight and the ability to forge effective partnerships.
• Experience in leading, shaping and delivering large-scale transportation/highways programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and leadership for highways programmes.
• Shape how the North East plans, funds, and delivers highways priorities.
• Work with various stakeholders to align highways initiatives with strategic priorities.
• Build and lead a high-performing team to support regional growth and decarbonisation.

Skills

Strategic insight

Partnership building

Leadership

Transportation programme management

Job description

A regional authority in the UK is seeking a Head of Highways to provide strategic leadership for transport initiatives. This role involves overseeing complex programmes and fostering partnerships with local authorities and national bodies to enhance the highways network across the North East. Ideal candidates will have strong strategic insight and experience in managing large-scale transportation priorities. This opportunity plays a pivotal role in shaping the region's infrastructure to support inclusive growth and sustainability.