Programme Manager Transport Delivery

This is an exciting opportunity to support the development, delivery and evaluation of transport programmes, projects, policies and strategies across the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (North East MSA).

We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about regional transport delivery and motivated by the opportunity to help shape and deliver transport programmes that make a positive difference across the North East.
• Can use excellent project and programme management skills to develop and deliver effective transport programmes.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys bringing people together around a common goal, and can build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders to turn strategic priorities into tangible outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Manage one or more strategic transport programmes across the region to support the delivery of the Corporate Plan and the ambitions of the North East Transport Plan.
• Undertake programme and project appraisals, due diligence, monitoring and evaluation.
• Support partners and key stakeholders in developing projects that will deliver the North East Transport Plan.
• Support the development of funding bids to secure and/or maximise project funding, and negotiate and establish project funding agreements to ensure optimum outputs and value for money are achieved.

What it Isn't

…. a role where you will focus on just one task or work in isolation. You will be managing several programmes and projects, working with different partners and responding to changing priorities. It is a varied role for someone who enjoys collaboration, problem-solving and making things happen.

So, if...

you can bring structure to complex activity, build strong relationships and use information and insight to keep transport programmes moving forward, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We support flexible working and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact Andrew Flynn, Head of Transport Programmes, [email removed].

It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 23rd November 2026.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 5th November 2026 at 23:59.

For further information about the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority please visit our website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk.

This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority,

Attachments

• Programme Manager (Transport Delivery) JDPS (final).pdf
• Candidate Pack - Programme Manager (Transport Delivery).pdf