Head of Pipeline and Investment

Job IntroductionWe’re looking for an exceptional Transport leader who is passionate about driving transformational transport investment, shaping regional growth, and delivering long-term economic and social impact across the West of England.The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a Head of Pipeline and Investment to join the Transport team, where your key responsibility will be to deliver the Mayor’s priorities by:Supporting the Executive Director of Transport in shaping and delivering a cohesive, long-term transport investment strategy aligned to mayoral and regional priorities.Developing and leading a robust, high-value pipeline of investable transport programmes and projects, positioning the West of England to secure significant national and private sector funding.Ensuring strong governance, prioritisation, and assurance frameworks are in place, underpinned by rigorous analysis, to enable confident decision-making at executive and political levels.Completing strategic engagement and negotiation with senior stakeholders across central government, national agencies and local partners to influence policy, unlock funding, and progress shared objectives.Providing visible, high-impact leadership to multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability, while building organisational capability to deliver complex infrastructure programmes at scale.What you’ll be doingYou will lead the development and delivery of a high-value, integrated transport investment pipeline, using data-driven insight, strategic partnerships, and a strong focus on prioritisation and continuous improvement to maximise funding and regional impact.What you’ll bringSuccess in this role relies on exceptional stakeholder leadership and influence at the highest levels. You will work across unitary authorities, national agencies, politicians, investors and delivery partners to shape a bold, shared vision for transport investment, building a genuine ‘One Team’ culture that unlocks ambition across the region. As the strategic lead for the transport investment pipeline, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and decision-makers, bringing fresh thinking, commercial insight, and an entrepreneurial mindset to how projects are conceived, funded and delivered. You will challenge convention, champion innovation, and spot opportunities others miss, ensuring the West of England is at the forefront of securing and deploying investment.You will drive a culture that is outward-looking, innovative and opportunity-focused, embedding new approaches to funding, partnership and delivery, and ensuring every investment decision is grounded in impact, value and long-term transformation.Why choose us?A unique opportunity to shape and lead a high-value transport investment pipeline, influencing decisions at regional and national level.Work at scale, unlocking funding and delivering transformational infrastructure that drives economic growth and improves lives.Lead with autonomy in an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation where innovation, impact and fresh thinking are genuinely valued.If you have an entrepreneurial spirit with excellent leadership skills, this is the job for you.Find out moreIf this sounds like your next opportunity, please apply so you can tell us why you’d be a great fit.More information is in the job description but if you have any questions about the role or would like to have an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact the Resourcing Team: resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.ukThe closing date for this role is midnight on Wednesday 10th June 2026.#J-18808-Ljbffr…