Our client, a London based local authority is seeking an experienced Head of Highways and Parking in order to oversee the team of technical professionals and engineers. The successful candidate will have experience leading a Highways and Parking service with a proven track record in transformation and service improvement.
Position: Head of Highways and Parking
Rate: £400 - £500 per day
IR35 Status: Inside
Period: 3 months
Hours: Full time
Location: London
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the strategic and operational management and control of the highways and parking service, ensuring that the service meets national and local priorities in a customer-focused and efficient way
- Managing all budgets involved in the service including expenditure and income, circa £40million per annum
- Provide expertise and advice on the technical aspects of projects to ensure that stakeholders are fully aware of progress
- Handling procurement processes ensuring project requirements are met including budgets and outcomes
- Development of good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects run smoothly and issues are quickly resolved
Desired experience:
- Proven track record in successful delivery of Highways and Parking services
- Strong communication and people management skills
- Incorporated member of a recognised engineering institution or equivalent
If you have experience to match the requirements for this Interim Head of Highways and Parking opportunity, or if you would like more information on the role, please contact Jason Woodhouse on
020 7557 7667 or send your CV to jwoodhouse@venngroup.com
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