Job Description

Senior Interchange Development Manager

Are you ready to shape the future of transport across one of the UK's fastest-growing regions?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Interchange Development Manager to lead the development of major transport infrastructure projects that will improve connectivity, support economic growth, and help deliver a more sustainable future.

This role is part time requiring 2 days per week and a short term cover contract!

The Role:

You will lead the development of strategic interchange, Park & Ride, sustainable transport, EV charging and rapid transit projects from concept through to Outline Business Case approval. You will also drive innovative commercialisation opportunities across transport assets, ensuring long-term value and financial sustainability.
Working with senior stakeholders across local government, transport operators, developers, national agencies and funding bodies, you will develop business cases, secure investment, influence policy, and ensure projects align with wider transport, regeneration and decarbonisation objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of major transport and interchange projects.
• Develop robust business cases and funding strategies.
• Drive commercialisation and revenue generation opportunities across transport assets.
• Build and manage strategic stakeholder relationships.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and consultants.
• Support the development of integrated transport and land-use strategies.
• Secure approvals through governance and funding processes.

You will bring:

• Significant experience delivering complex transport or infrastructure projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and partnership-building skills.
• Experience developing business cases and securing funding.
• Excellent project and programme management capability.
• Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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