Team Manager - Transport Projects & Programmes

Leicestershire County Council; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Transport Projects & Programmes Team Manager to provide visible leadership across a multidisciplinary team responsible for business case development, commissioning, programme management, monitoring, design and delivery of transport projects and programmes.

You will oversee initiatives from advanced design to major transport infrastructure and developer-funded programmes, commissioning and monitoring service delivery to ensure quality and value for

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience leading highways/transport projects and programmes.
• Proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across a multidisciplinary team responsible for business case development, commissioning, programme management, monitoring, design and delivery of transport projects.
• Oversee a wide range of initiatives from design projects to major transport infrastructure and developer-funded programmes.
• Commission and monitor service delivery to ensure quality, value for money and customer focus; drive performance management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary: £55,443 - £61,116 per annum (plus Market Premia of Standard 10% of top of grade) (Pro rata for part time) Pay award pending

Working Hours:37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 09th September 2026

Interview Date(s): W/C 28th September 2026 (TBC)

We are seeking an ambitious and strategic professional to lead our Transport Projects & Programmes Team, delivering a diverse portfolio of transportation schemes that improve connectivity, support communities, and enhance the county's infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of transport infrastructure and service delivery while leading a skilled team responsible for high-profile projects that make a difference to local communities. You'll work in a collaborative environment where innovation, partnership working, and continuous improvement are actively encouraged

If you are an experienced transport, highways, infrastructure, or programme management professional looking for your next leadership challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of transport across the county

About the Role

As Transport Projects & Programmes Team Manager, you will provide visible leadership across a multidisciplinary team responsible for business case development, commissioning, programme management, monitoring, design and delivery of transport projects and programmes.

You will oversee a wide range of initiatives, from advanced design projects and maintenance schemes through to major transport infrastructure projects and developer-funded programmes. Examples of major schemes can be found on our website https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/road-projects and details of our capital and works programme for this year can be found here;

https://democracy.leics.gov.uk/documents/s195394/FINAL%20Capital%20Programme%202026-27%20Cabinet%20240326.pdf

https://democracy.leics.gov.uk/documents/s195396/Appendix%20B%20-%20ETD%20Works%20Programme.pdf

You will commission and monitor service delivery to ensure quality, value for money, and customer focus, whilst leading performance management, continuous improvement, and innovation across the service.

Acting as a key representative of the council for consultations, public meetings, and stakeholder forums to support the successful development and delivery of major transport improvement schemes.

Working closely with elected members, government bodies, contractors, consultants, stakeholders, and local communities, you will play a key role in shaping the future transport network and driving service excellence.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate:

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent), such as NVQ Level 5 or BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma, OR significant relevant experience supported by evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Confident and collaborative leadership of teams or services within a complex environment.
• Significant experience in highways, transport, infrastructure, programme management, or commissioning environments, including knowledge of current legislative requirements, governance and relevant policies and procedures associated with Highways and Transport Legislation.
• Working effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Successful commissioning and management of projects and service providers.
• Developing and delivering high-quality programmes and strategic plans, managing significant budgets and resources and resolving complex operational and organisational challenges.
• Driving continuous improvement and service transformation to maximise effectiveness

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Lynne Stinson, Head of Service Highway and Transport Commissioning

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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