Engineering Team Manager (Transportation)
Lead the way. Shape Calderdale’s transport future.
Do you want to play a key role in creating accessible, sustainable transport networks, building strong thriving towns, and tackling the climate emergency?
Are you a programme management professional, with a strong background in transportation, highways, or infrastructure projects?
If yes, we want to hear from you.
We’re looking for a highly skilled and motivated Programme Manager: Transportation Projects to join our Strategic Infrastructure Service at Calderdale Council. This is a pivotal leadership role at an exciting time as we deliver major improvements across the borough. Join us and be part of Calderdale’s next chapter.
As Programme Manager, you will provide professional leadership to a team of project development and delivery professionals in delivering essential transport, engineering and policy work that benefits communities across Calderdale.
You will support the development of transport policies, strategies and programmes, representing Calderdale at regional forums and ensuring we comply with national and statutory requirements. You will oversee budgets, hold responsibility for procurement activity, provide expert technical advice, and work with partners and elected members to deliver high‑quality services.
This role allows you to directly support regeneration, inclusive growth and better transport choices across Calderdale and the wider West Yorkshire region.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of major transport and engineering projects within the council’s portfolio.
- Develop and implement transport policies, strategies and programmes.
- Represent Calderdale at regional forums and maintain compliance with national and statutory requirements.
- Oversee budgets, procurement activity, and provide expert technical advice.
- Collaborate with partners and elected members to deliver high‑quality services.
- Support regeneration, inclusive growth and better transport choices across Calderdale and West Yorkshire.
What you’ll bring
- Proven leadership experience in a technical or engineering environment.
- Strong programme and project management skills across complex and varied workstreams.
- Up‑to‑date knowledge of national and regional transport and engineering policies.
- Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex information clearly.
- Experience working with elected members or in politically sensitive environments.
- Ability to manage budgets, forecasting and funding bids.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and engineering compliance.
- Strong partnership working, negotiation and influencing skills.
Areas of Work
- A629 Orange Street Roundabout to Illingworth—speed up journeys along key routes and enhance walk, cycle and public transport access.
- North Halifax Improved Streets for People—improve walking and cycling safety and access to shops, workplaces, health centres and schools.
- West Halifax Improved Streets for People—improve walking and cycling safety and access to the town centre, bus stops and reduce journey times.
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Programme.
- Active Travel Programme.
- Connecting NE Calderdale.
- Other programmes as required.
Benefits
- Rewarding leadership career creating real change for local people.
- Opportunity to work in a political environment, ensuring strong value for the taxpayer.
- Experience influencing regional transport strategy and delivering specialist engineering work.
- Diverse and meaningful partnership working with key regional stakeholders.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities to support your career goals.
- Flexible and hybrid working pattern.
Closing Date: Sunday 28th June 2026.
Interview Date: 14th July 2026.
We may utilise digital interview methods.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under‑represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
Location: Calderdale, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire.
Salary: Special A Grade, SCP 42-45, £53,460 – £56,732 per annum.
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