Engineering Team Manager (Transportation)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £53,460 i £56,732 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Calderdale Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | CC763 |
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Lead the way. Shape Calderdale’s transport future.
Do you want to play a key role in creating accessible, sustainable transport networks, building strong thriving towns, and tackling the climate emergency?
Are you a programme management professional, with a strong background in transportation, highways, or infrastructure projects?
If yes, we want to hear from you.
We’re looking for a highly skilled and motivated Programme Manager (Engineering Team Manager: Transportation Projects) to join our Strategic Infrastructure Service at Calderdale Council. This is a pivotal leadership role at an exciting time as we deliver major improvements across the borough. Join us and be part of Calderdale’s next chapter.
Our priorities as a council are to reduce inequalities, build strong thriving towns and places, deliver climate action, and be a sustainable and effective Council.
As Programme Manager, you will provide professional leadership to a team of project development and delivery professionals in delivering essential transport, engineering and policy work that benefits communities across Calderdale.
You will support the development of transport policies, strategies and programmes, representing Calderdale at regional forums and ensuring we comply with national and statutory requirements. You will oversee budgets, hold responsibility for procurement activity, provide expert technical advice, and work with partners and elected members to deliver high quality services.
This is a role where your expertise will directly support regeneration, inclusive growth and better transport choices across Calderdale and the wider West Yorkshire region.
Our roles offer:
• A rewarding leadership career creating real change for local people.
• The opportunity to work in a political environment, ensuring strong value for the taxpayer.
• Experience influencing regional transport strategy and delivering specialist engineering work.
• Diverse and meaningful partnership working with key regional stakeholders.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities to support your career goals.
We offer a flexible and hybrid working pattern.
Projects and areas of work include:
A629 Orange Street Roundabout to Illingworth
We’re aiming to speed up journeys for everyone who travels along key routes around north Halifax. We will make it easier and safe to walk, wheel, cycle or use public transport, particularly between Lee Mount, Ovenden, Illingworth and Halifax town centre.
North Halifax Improved Streets for People
We’re aiming to make walking and cycling safe and easy. We will improve access between north Halifax and the town centre. Improving facilities for cycling and walking will help people get places more easily in north Halifax, including shops, workplaces, health centres and schools.
West Halifax Improved Streets for People
We’re aiming to make walking and cycling safe and easy. We will improve access between west Halifax and the town centre. Improving facilities for cycling and walking will provide better access to Halifax town centre, improve the urban environment, also access to bus stops and reduced journey times on buses.
Regional Collaboration
Representing Calderdale Council at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, influencing regional transport strategy and investment.
What you’ll bring
• Proven leadership experience in a technical or engineering environment
• Strong programme and project management skills across complex and varied workstreams
• Up to date knowledge of national and regional transport and engineering policies
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex information clearly
• Experience working with elected members or in politically sensitive environments
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasting and funding bids
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and engineering compliance
• Strong partnership working, negotiation and influencing skills
Closing Date: Sunday 5th April 2026
Interview Date: TBD (intended w/c 27th April)
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
Do you want to play a key role in creating accessible, sustainable transport networks, building strong thriving towns, and tackling the climate emergency?
Are you a programme management professional, with a strong background in transportation, highways, or infrastructure projects?
If yes, we want to hear from you.
We’re looking for a highly skilled and motivated Programme Manager (Engineering Team Manager: Transportation Projects) to join our Strategic Infrastructure Service at Calderdale Council. This is a pivotal leadership role at an exciting time as we deliver major improvements across the borough. Join us and be part of Calderdale’s next chapter.
Our priorities as a council are to reduce inequalities, build strong thriving towns and places, deliver climate action, and be a sustainable and effective Council.
As Programme Manager, you will provide professional leadership to a team of project development and delivery professionals in delivering essential transport, engineering and policy work that benefits communities across Calderdale.
You will support the development of transport policies, strategies and programmes, representing Calderdale at regional forums and ensuring we comply with national and statutory requirements. You will oversee budgets, hold responsibility for procurement activity, provide expert technical advice, and work with partners and elected members to deliver high quality services.
This is a role where your expertise will directly support regeneration, inclusive growth and better transport choices across Calderdale and the wider West Yorkshire region.
Our roles offer:
• A rewarding leadership career creating real change for local people.
• The opportunity to work in a political environment, ensuring strong value for the taxpayer.
• Experience influencing regional transport strategy and delivering specialist engineering work.
• Diverse and meaningful partnership working with key regional stakeholders.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities to support your career goals.
We offer a flexible and hybrid working pattern.
Projects and areas of work include:
A629 Orange Street Roundabout to Illingworth
We’re aiming to speed up journeys for everyone who travels along key routes around north Halifax. We will make it easier and safe to walk, wheel, cycle or use public transport, particularly between Lee Mount, Ovenden, Illingworth and Halifax town centre.
North Halifax Improved Streets for People
We’re aiming to make walking and cycling safe and easy. We will improve access between north Halifax and the town centre. Improving facilities for cycling and walking will help people get places more easily in north Halifax, including shops, workplaces, health centres and schools.
West Halifax Improved Streets for People
We’re aiming to make walking and cycling safe and easy. We will improve access between west Halifax and the town centre. Improving facilities for cycling and walking will provide better access to Halifax town centre, improve the urban environment, also access to bus stops and reduced journey times on buses.
Regional Collaboration
Representing Calderdale Council at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, influencing regional transport strategy and investment.
What you’ll bring
• Proven leadership experience in a technical or engineering environment
• Strong programme and project management skills across complex and varied workstreams
• Up to date knowledge of national and regional transport and engineering policies
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex information clearly
• Experience working with elected members or in politically sensitive environments
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasting and funding bids
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and engineering compliance
• Strong partnership working, negotiation and influencing skills
Closing Date: Sunday 5th April 2026
Interview Date: TBD (intended w/c 27th April)
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
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