Head of Transport Policy & Projects

Overview

We are looking for a permanent Head of Transport Policy & Projects to join City Infrastructure’s senior leadership team, and you will report to the Service Director. This is an exciting time to join Brighton & Hove City Council with local elections in 2027 and devolution with elections to appoint a Mayor of Sussex in May 2028. City Infrastructure have a wide-ranging remit, including major transport projects and engineering projects within the city, managing a capital funding programme worth £40m, flood risk and coastal protection, and providing the strategic overview of Transport Policy for the city.

Responsibilities

• Provide the strategic overview of Transport Policy for the city and deliver the City’s Transport Plan and Bus Service Improvement Plan.
• Lead Major Transport Projects and Engineering Projects within the city and manage a Capital Funding Programme worth £40m.
• Oversee Flood Risk and Coastal Protection and ensure effective integration with place-based objectives.
• Lead the transport policy and projects team within the wider place agenda, supporting inclusive economic growth and the city’s carbon net-zero ambitions.
• Demonstrate a track record of delivering projects, managing significant budgets and important framework contracts, with practical understanding of procurement and contract management.
• Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, influence, advocate and broker agreement on an agenda that people are passionate about.
• This role is designated a politically restricted post in line with the Local Government Act 1989.

Requirements

• Sound understanding of regulatory frameworks and statutory functions within City Infrastructure.
• Experience of procurement and contract management.
• Leadership experience at a senior level and ability to manage significant budgets and framework contracts.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders and demonstrate strong influencing, advocacy, and negotiation skills.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary £68,949 – £75,505
• Local Government Pension Scheme including employer contributions
• Interest free rental deposit loan scheme
• Family Friendly policies
• Staff discounts including travel and wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 support
• Extensive learning and development opportunities

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