Director of Highways and Infrastructure

#internal #LI-DNI Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees. Director of Highways & Infrastructure Permanent Grade B02 - £135,398 - £175,419 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week Make Your Mark on Birmingham’s Future Birmingham is a city on the move; home to 1.2 million residents, thousands of businesses, and over 2,500km of roads. We’re transforming how our city connects, operates, and thrives. As Director of Highways and Infrastructure, you’ll lead a division at the heart of this change, shaping a safe, clean, and well-connected Birmingham that residents can be proud of. This is your opportunity to influence major infrastructure projects, drive innovation, and deliver services that make a real difference to everyday life. As part of the City Operations Directorate Leadership Team, you’ll: Lead the Highways and Infrastructure Division, managing services including highways contracts, network management, parking, and flood risk. Develop and implement strategies to improve connectivity, safety, and sustainability. Oversee a significant budget (£149m) and major assets, including 2,577km of carriageways, 846 bridges, and 100,000 streetlights. Build strong partnerships with national and regional bodies such as DfT, National Highways, and WMCA. Drive transformation through digital innovation, data-led decision-making, and a culture of continuous improvement. What you’ll do... Ensure compliance with statutory duties under the Highways Act, Traffic Management Act, and other relevant legislation. Deliver strong performance management systems and ensure services meet regulatory standards. Lead transformation projects to improve affordability, sustainability, and service quality. Manage significant financial resources, ensuring robust budgeting and commercial thinking. Oversee procurement and contract management for highways and parking services. Safeguard public assets including highways, bridges, streetlighting, and flood risk infrastructure. Promote a culture of excellence, health and safety, and continuous improvement. Develop and support a high-performing workforce, fostering inclusion and engagement. We’re Looking For... A visionary leader with experience in highways, infrastructure, or large-scale operational services. Strong financial and commercial acumen, with a track record of delivering value for money. Ability to lead diverse teams and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture. Strategic thinker who thrives in complex environments and can influence at the highest levels. This is more than a leadership role; it’s a chance to shape the future of one of the UK’s most dynamic cities. You’ll work on projects that matter, from major infrastructure investments to sustainability initiatives, all while improving the daily experience of Birmingham’s residents. Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here. For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Job Description and Person Specification