Job Description:

Commissioning Manager – Highways & Transport

6 months

£450 - £500 Umbrella per day

Hybrid – 3 days per week on site, remainder from home

We are seeking a highly skilled Commissioning Manager to lead and oversee highway and transport design services within a dynamic infrastructure environment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping vital transport projects, contributing to the development of sustainable and innovative transportation solutions.

Our Client is a reputable organisation operating within the transportation and infrastructure sector. Known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and community impact, it offers a collaborative and forward-thinking workplace culture that values professional growth, technical expertise, and a passion for improving city transport networks.

In response to ongoing growth and strategic initiatives, this role is critical for ensuring that design projects align with regulatory standards, safety requirements, and sustainable development goals. The Commissioning Manager will have a pivotal impact on delivering high-quality highway and active travel projects, supporting safer, more efficient transportation for communities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the management of an internal highway and transport design team, including engineers, technicians, and apprentices.
• Overseeing feasibility, preliminary, and detailed design phases for projects spanning highways, traffic, public realm, and active travel schemes.
• Providing technical assurance and ensuring design compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Managing project budgets, timelines, resources, and performance metrics.
• Commissioning and managing external consultants and contractors within framework agreements.
• Engaging with stakeholders such as local authorities, utility providers, developers, and the public to ensure project success.
• Delivering capital programmes, including externally funded schemes such as TfL LIP, Section 106, and CIL.
• Overseeing highway works related to Section 278 and Section 38 agreements.
• Preparing detailed reports and presentations for senior management and decision-makers.
• Promoting innovation, value engineering, carbon reduction, and active travel initiatives throughout projects.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven experience managing highway and transport design teams within a local authority or consulting environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of highway design standards, regulatory compliance, and project management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Aptitude for managing multiple projects, budgets, and resources efficiently.
• A relevant qualification in civil engineering, transportation planning, or a related field.

Beneficial additional skills include:

• Experience working on TfL or similar public agency schemes.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices, innovation in transport solutions, and active travel promotion.

If you are a proactive professional with a strategic mindset and enthusiasm for delivering transformative transport projects, we invite you to submit your CV for consideration. Join our Client in making a meaningful impact on urban mobility and infrastructure resilience.