Are you a technical expert in the delivery of active travel infrastructure?
Do you have experience of programme management and/or delivering large scale, technically complex projects or programmes with a strong focus on active travel? If so, we want to hear from you.
We have a brand-new role for a Delivery Manager to manage the delivery of the region’s active travel programme. Working across all 7 districts, you will cultivate valuable relationships with funders, partner organisations and stakeholders to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of the region’s Active Travel Fund programme.
You will also have a critical role is shaping active travel projects being delivered as part of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement projects, providing subject matter expertise to support business case development and delivery outstanding design. This is an instrumental role in establishing, coordinating and chairing design review panels for active travel projects, leveraging your expertise in designing and collaborative working within a multi-partner/stakeholder environment.
This is a critical role for the organisation as we go through an exciting period of change, establishing a multi-modal Delivery Directorate and striving to be a best-in-class delivery authority. Active travel investment forms a major part of Transport for West Midlands’ £2.2 Billion capital transport investment programme, and you will manage and oversee technical activities for the £60 million active travel initiative.
We need someone experienced, who isn’t afraid of a challenge and wants to work within an agile and progressive environment at the vanguard of best practice, in successfully delivering active travel initiatives. You will be a strong collaborator at heart with a track record of effective partnership working.
What will you be doing?
- Work with the funders (Active Travel England), local authorities and the Mayor to deliver a step change in active travel for the region
- Finance and programme management responsibility for the delivery of the regional externally delivered £60m Active Travel Fund.
- Support delivery of local authorities £250m active travel programme, being delivered as part of the City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement programme, including business case assurance and subject matter technical expertise.
- Establish, coordinate and deliver Design Panel review to provide technical input and expertise to develop, shape and deliver multi-disciplinary technical solutions across the field of sustainable transport.
- Work collaboratively with West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) colleagues, relevant local authorities, funding bodies and other stakeholders.
- Work effectively across the supply chain to support the affordable delivery of the programme schedule and budget.
- Assist in the preparation of reports for senior management, elected members, WMCA committees, Management and Programme Boards and Local Cabinet
- Support timely and robust management project controls.
- Responsible for all associated legal and funding agreements with local authorities
About you.
- Passionate about active travel with a desire to be a champion for embedding active travel in infrastructure delivery within the region.
- Significant track record and experience of developing and delivering technically complex engineering projects with a sound understanding of standards related to Active Travel, including scheme design, governance and standards related to active travel infrastructure.
- Excellent stakeholder management and partnership working skills with a demonstrable track record of working across a cross-partner environment to manage and delivery projects.
- Experience of design review panel approaches to scheme development and delivery
- Experience of commissioning technical services through the procurement and management of the supply chain.
- Strong programme management skills, able to effectively manage finance, programme and governance across a suite of projects being delivered by multiple partners.
- Experience of working with Local Enterprise Partnerships, DfT, Local Highways and Planning Authorities, Emergency Services, Highways England and other stakeholder bodies.
- Experience of cogent reporting writing and briefing to senior executives and partners
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of environmental assessment requirements and procedures
- An appropriate degree level qualification or appropriate alternative, e.g. Civil Engineering, Building
How to apply.
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Reasonable adjustments.
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Salary and benefits.
We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days of paid annual leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers. For more details, please visit the benefits page on our careers site.
Hybrid working, location and working pattern.
We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows.
The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 3 days a week spent in the office.
Creating an inclusive workplace.
We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We believe that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.
WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.
We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.
We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future that we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants will need to evidence that they have the legal right to work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Thank you for considering joining our team at WMCA. We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together towards our shared goals.
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