Strategic Transportation Lead – Hybrid, Local Council

Local Government South East; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid working

Generous annual leave + bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

The Canterbury City Council is seeking an experienced transportation leader to drive strategic direction across transport functions for the district. You will lead the small transportation team and shape planning, policy and delivery for sustainable travel.

Working in a flexible hybrid setup, you will collaborate with the Head of Transport & Environment, build partnerships, secure funding and report to Council committees on complex transport projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in transport planning or civil engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of sustainable transport and parking policy.
• Experience of developing and implementing transport strategies.
• Experience of building partnerships with communities and delivery partners.

Responsibilities

• Shape well-connected, sustainable places by providing expert transportation advice on council projects.
• Develop ambitious transport and parking strategies with traffic improvements.
• Lead transport projects from concept through design, approval and construction.
• Inspire and develop a transport team.
• Prepare clear committee reports and represent the service at council meetings.
• Identify funding and lead successful bids for transport projects.

Skills

Sustainable transport

Transport policy

Project management

Team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

The Canterbury City Council is seeking an experienced transportation leader to drive strategic direction across transport functions for the district. You will lead the small transportation team and shape planning, policy and delivery for sustainable travel.

Working in a flexible hybrid setup, you will collaborate with the Head of Transport & Environment, build partnerships, secure funding and report to Council committees on complex transport projects.