A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join a modern, innovative team with Central Bedfordshire.
Central Bedfordshire is looking to strengthen its Highways Service through the appointment of a dedicated Integrated Transport Manager within the Traffic Management Service.
This is an exciting time to work in the company's Highways Service, if you would like to help make Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work, we would like to hear from you. You will work with the Head of Traffic Management to support the delivery of the Highways Service and manage the Integrated Transport Team.
The Integrated Transport Manager must be able to demonstrate an understanding and must have managed a team delivering traffic improvement and road safety schemes.
Day-to-day, the Integrated Transport Manager will be able to deliver key improvements through; policy development, the implementation of traffic calming, accessibility and road safety schemes, along with their associated traffic regulation orders, and assess the impact of traffic on the network using a data led approach.
The team will be responsible for investigating requests for new highway infrastructure such as traffic signs and road markings, traffic calming, pedestrian crossings, new footways, and other low cost highway improvements and assist the Highways PMO team in developing the Company's annual programme and a long term strategy to scheme delivery.
The role will involve working closely with Senior Officers, elected members and other teams to ensure that the management and improvement of the network support Company priorities and policy documents.
To work as an Integrated Transport Manager, applicants must have experience in a similar role, ideally with a Traffic Engineering/Management background. Applicants must be organised and have significant in-depth knowledge of highway and traffic legislation and regulations including the Highways Act, the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions and the Traffic Management Act. Applicants must be able to analyse statistical data, write policy and strategy documents, and enjoy completing tasks in a complex environment.
With this expertise, the Integrated Transport Manager will have the confidence to contribute, and their strong communication skills will be essential along with an organised, team-focused approach.