Job Advertisement: Integrated Transport Manager

Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: Competitive
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

Are you an enthusiastic and ambitious individual looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team? We are seeking a dedicated Integrated Transport Manager to enhance our Highways Service. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on traffic management and road safety, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership: Manage and lead the Integrated Transport Team, ensuring efficient delivery of traffic improvement and road safety schemes.
Project Management: Oversee the implementation of traffic calming, accessibility, and road safety projects, along with their associated traffic regulation orders.
Data Analysis: Use a data-driven approach to assess the impact of traffic on the network and develop key improvements.
Collaboration: Work closely with senior officers, elected members, and other teams to align network management with organisational priorities and policy documents.
Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of annual programs and long-term strategies for highway infrastructure improvements.Your Team:

Investigate requests for new highway infrastructure, including traffic signs, road markings, pedestrian crossings, and other low-cost improvements.
Maintain a four-year program of capital improvements for road safety and traffic interventions.
Ensure excellent responsiveness and service to all stakeholders.Your Customers:

Residents and the public
Elected members and town/parish councils
Staff within the organisation
MPs, government officials, senior personnel from other councils and partner organisations
Statutory undertakers and developersAbout You:

Experience: Proven experience in a similar role with a background in traffic engineering/management.
Knowledge: In-depth understanding of highway and traffic legislation and regulations, including the Highways Act, Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions, and the Traffic Management Act.
Skills: Strong analytical skills, the ability to write policy and strategy documents, and excellent communication abilities.
Attributes: Organised, team-focused, and confident in contributing to a complex environment.Expectations:

Embrace the organisation's vision and values, including respect and empowerment, stewardship and efficiency, results focus, and collaboration.
Lead the Integrated Transport Team safely, effectively, and sustainably.
Advocate for continuous improvement and best practice utilisation.
Be accountable for the team's capital budget, ensuring best value.
Represent the organisation at regional meetings and maintain effective supplier relationships