Strategic Transport Programme Leader – £60m Growth

North Tyneside Council; New York; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tyneside Council is seeking a Programme Manager to shape and deliver a transformational transport programme worth over £60m. You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of major schemes, driving business case development, stakeholder engagement, governance and delivery readiness to secure future investment and growth for North Tyneside.

The successful candidate will have a track record of delivering complex transport or infrastructure programmes, with strong strategic

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex transport, highways, infrastructure or construction programmes.
• Strong governance, financial management and delivery readiness skills.
• Ability to develop robust business cases and secure stakeholder buy-in.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of major transport schemes from business case to delivery.
• Develop and secure approvals for business cases and funding.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, funding bodies and consultants.
• Ensure delivery readiness and governance to unlock future investment.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Financial management

Business cases

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

North Tyneside Council is seeking a Programme Manager to shape and deliver a transformational transport programme worth over £60m. You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of major schemes, driving business case development, stakeholder engagement, governance and delivery readiness to secure future investment and growth for North Tyneside.

The successful candidate will have a track record of delivering complex transport or infrastructure programmes, with strong strategic