Highway Infrastructure Commissioning Manager

Role Overview

• efficiently and effectively lead a team responsible for project managing a large portfolio of sustainable transport and highway improvement schemes.
• provide strong effective leadership and direction to a team of transport professionals.
• lead the commissioning and delivery of a diverse portfolio of transport capital projects, managing an internal team and, where appropriate, external consultants to deliver detailed design, contract documentation, cost estimates and contract awards.
• responsible for the successful delivery and contract management of integrated transport schemes ranging from minor improvements to large-scale infrastructure, covering programmes such as the Local Transport Plan, Section 106 agreements, Active Travel and other directorate-led commissions.

Requirements

• Level 6/7 qualification in a discipline (preferable engineering) or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience within the field of Civil Engineering.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with relevant Professional Institution or evidence to demonstrate continuing professional development relevant to the area of responsibility.
• Formal NEC4 Project manager qualification or demonstrable experience within this area of work.
• Knowledge of Forms or Contract, methods of measurement and civil engineering procedure and responsibilities in respect of civil engineering / construction projects or maintenance activities.
• Broad commercial experience and an understanding of the principles behind the production of estimates and pricing of tenders for activities within your area of responsibility.
• Extensive experience of financial management and budgetary control, and of identifying and realising opportunities for cost reduction and / or income generation.
• Excellent project management skills.

Benefits

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day