14 transportation jobs found in Bedford

Highway Project Manager   Cambridgeshire   £400 per day, inside IR35   9 - 12 month initial contract Are you a Highway Project Manager that is currently looking for a new challenge?   An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager with experience in highway maintenance and associated infrastructure schemes to join a busy client in Cambridgeshire.   This is a full-time contract offered on an on-going basis, initially for 9-12 months. This role will be hybrid with presence in Cambridgeshire required up to 3 days per week.   Key Responsibilities: ·Design experience & knowledge. ·Development & delivery of highway maintenance and associated infrastructure projects. ·Stakeholder management & engagement including elected members and parishes. ·Managing contractors and holding them to account. ·Managing high volume programmes of work to tight deadlines ·Managing budgets   A full job description and person specification is available on request   About...

Assistant Highway Project Manager Cambridgeshire 9 - 12 month contract, extension likely £300 per day Are you an Assistant Project Manager within Highways looking for a new challenge? An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Project Manager with experience in highways and transport to join a busy client in Cambridgeshire.   This is a full-time contract position. The rate on offer is negotiable for the right candidate, dependant on level of experience. Flexible working arrangements are available.   Role Requirements: ·Provide leadership support within the Project Delivery Highways Service team to ensure the effective delivery of projects that improve the transport infrastructure network. ·Provide advice on highway engineering, project and programme management, procurement, community engagement and delivery of the improvements of the transport infrastructure network. ·Provide and prepare detailed technical reports in a timely and efficient manner ensuring at all times...

Job Title: Coach / Vehicle Builders. Location: Kings Heath Depot, Northampton. Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm (50 hours per week) Rates: £18.68 PAYE £23.83 Umbrella (pre 12 weeks) £25.11 Umbrella (post 12 weeks) Duration: Ongoing (long-term contract) Company Summary: Working for a leading global provider of mobility solutions across urban, interurban and freight transportation sectors. Position Summary: This role is based at a newly refurbished depot in Northampton, supporting large-scale overhaul projects. You will be part of a team of Vehicle Builders responsible for refitting and modernising the interiors of train carriages. Key Responsibilities: Stripping and preparing vehicles for repair work Cutting and fitting materials to precise measurements Installing components such as panels, flooring, carpets and seating using materials including wood, metal, composites, sealants and adhesives Assembling, fitting and finishing interior and exterior features Using...

Principal Traffic Engineer London 5-month contract (minimum) £350 - £425 per day, Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Principal Traffic Engineer looking for your next challenge?   Our client is an ambitious authority who are seeking an experienced Principal Traffic Engineer to join them on a contract basis, initially for 5 months.   Key Responsibilities: ·Responsible for leading the technical team in the planning, investigation and delivery of traffic and parking engineering measures and schemes. ·The post holder will be responsible for budget, contract and project management, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. ·The post holder will support the Transport and Projects Manager in organising technical staff and administering the service, while representing the service and deputising for the Manager when necessary. ·Oversee the identification, appraisal, and design of traffic and parking schemes ·Prepare committee reports, technical reports, briefing...

Traffic Engineer Location: London Borough of Hackney Contract: Temporary/Ongoing Pay rate: £20.86 per hour PAYE £28.11 per hour UmbrellaThe London Borough of Hackney is looking for an experienced Traffic Engineer to join the Streetscene service, supporting the delivery of Traffic Order Making and related highway schemes. This is a key role working closely with senior engineers to ensure statutory and legal obligations are met while delivering a customer‑focused service. Key Responsibilities Supporting and delivering the Traffic Order Making process, from preparation through to implementation Assisting with and progressing traffic and highway schemes within agreed timescales Preparing reports, correspondence, and statutory documentation Liaising with internal teams, statutory consultees, and members of the public Ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, council policies, and best value principles Attending meetings and, where required, public consultations Using...

An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Transport Planner with experience in Policy and Strategy to join a client in London. Your main duties include developing and delivering a range of Active Travel and Sustainable Transport initiatives and policies across the area as well as leading a team of transport professionals, deputising for the Group Manager where and when necessary and acting as the focal point of all matters related to Transport Policy for the borough.   This is a full-time contract position. The rate on offer is £40 - £45 per hour - negotiable for the right candidate and dependent on experience. Flexible working arrangements are available.   Working within the Transport team your main duties include: ·Developing and delivering a range of Active Travel and Sustainable Transport policies including cycling, walking, micro mobility and public transport ·Ensuring smooth delivery of the transport planning service for the borough ·Leading a team of transport...

An opportunity has arisen for a Traffic Design Engineer with experience in scheme design and delivery to join a client in London. Your main duties include designing and delivering a range of public realm, active travel and electric vehicle charging schemes as well as other traffic engineering related programmes.   This is a full-time contract position. The rate on offer is £30 - £32 per hour - negotiable for the right candidate and dependent on experience. Flexible working and working from home options are available.   Working within the Highways team your main duties include:  - Using AutoCAD to design a range of traffic, electric vehicle, cycling and public realm improvement schemes  - Carrying out feasibility studies in relation to cycling and sustainable transport schemes  - Delivering projects and programmes of works across the area  - Supervising and overseeing the quality of the work delivered by the contractors & designated consultancies on site   Previous...

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Traffic Engineer with experience in scheme design and delivery to join a client in London. Your main duties include designing and delivering a range of public realm enhancements, highway improvement schemes and cycling projects across the area as well as other traffic management and road safety related programmes.   This is a full-time contract position. The rate on offer is £42 - £44 per hour - negotiable for the right candidate and dependent on experience. Flexible working and working from home options available.   Working within the Highways team your main duties include:  - Using AutoCAD to design a range of highways and public realm improvement schemes  - Carrying out feasibility studies in relation to cycling and sustainable transport/active travel schemes  - Delivering projects and programmes of works across the area on site when required  - Supervising and overseeing the quality of the work delivered by the contractors &...

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager with experience in Highways, Transport and Public Realm to join a client in London on contract basis. You will be responsible for the delivery of sustainable transport and traffic schemes across the area via design management, feasibility reports and works implementation. Other duties include cost reporting, tender procurement, stakeholder and community engagement, public liaison and consultant management.   This is a full-time contract position. The rate on offer is £45 - £50 per hour - negotiable for the right candidate and dependent on experience. Flexible working and working from home arrangements are available.   Duties & Responsibilities: - Managing a range of high profile highways, transport, bus priority and public realm projects - Delivering a range of cycling, walking and traffic programmes to encourage active / sustainable travel - Overseeing the work carried out by the chosen design consultant and the...

ALink Recruitment are working with a medium sized engineering and project management consultancy based in Canary Wharf, looking for a handful of Project Engineers with a strong rail background. Day-to-day you will be involved in the design, engineering and project management of infrastructure projects based in the UK. You will be required to assist in planning, coordinating and executing engineering projects within your area of expertise, as well as representing at client facing meetings with confidence and credibility. You will be working closely and directly with external/client staff, key stakeholders and the internal team. · Experience in multidisciplinary environment · Prepare, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects · Prepare technical specifications and documents for bidding and construction · Monitor compliance to applicable codes, standards and specifications · Communicate with the project manager and wider team to provide assistance and technical...

Job Title: Payroll Operations & Interface Lead (People Services) Location: Bicester 1-2 days per week onsite with free parkingSalary: £57,000 - £64,750 (Band 8A)Contract: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential to become permanent) We're partnering with a large, complex public sector organisation undergoing transformation within its People Services function. As part of a recent restructure, a newly created opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Operations & Interface Lead to act as the critical link between HR, Finance and an outsourced payroll provider.This is not a traditional Payroll Manager role. Instead, you'll sit at the centre of the operation, driving connectivity, improving governance and shifting the function from a reactive to a more proactive, insight-led model. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary interface between the organisation and outsourced payroll provider (SBS) Manage, escalate and drive resolution of complex payroll queries Improve visibility...

Retail Development Consultant - Engineering Desford LE9 (Onsite Role) 24-month contract - potential to extend in line with business need and go permanent in the future! 37.5 hours a week: 08:00-16:00 Mon - Fri (some flexibility on Start and Finish time) Up to £31.23 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £42.77 - depending on experience We’re looking for a Retail Development Consultant - Engineering, to join our client’s team in Desford; they are an industry leader and world-renowned Fortune 100 brand who manufacture off highway machinery at their Desford site. You’ll lead initiatives to increase revenue & growth for the Construction Industries machine business, to meet critical sales & marketing targets through dealer retail transformation. To achieve this growth, you will work closely with our client’s dealers to improve retail marketing & sales capabilities, optimise the retail customer experience, and increase...

Senior Associate - Water Resources Specialist Location: Birmingham or London (Hybrid - typically one day per week in the office) Salary: Up to £50,000 + excellent Civil Service pension and comprehensive benefits Contract: Fixed-term to December 2027 (with potential to extend or turn permanent) Advance TRS is delighted to be supporting a leading public sector organisation responsible for shaping the future of the UK water industry. Our client is seeking a Senior Associate - Water Resources Specialist to join a growing team delivering nationally significant programmes that improve long-term water resilience, environmental outcomes and investment planning. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced water resources professional looking to influence strategic policy, major infrastructure investment and regulatory decision-making at a national level. The Opportunity The UK water sector is undergoing significant transformation, with major investment planned over the coming...

Role can be based on a hybrid basis from any of our clients sites nationwide. Copello are recruiting for an experienced Procurement Lead to join a growing Project Procurement team supporting major infrastructure and engineering bids across the UK & Ireland. This is a strategic role where you'll work closely with bid and capture teams to develop procurement strategies, build supply chain solutions and lead commercial engagement with suppliers and partners throughout the work-winning lifecycle. Key Responsibilities * Lead procurement and supply chain strategy for major bids and pursuits. * Develop partnering, teaming and workshare agreements. * Drive supplier engagement, selection and subcontracting activities. * Support make/buy decisions and supply chain design. * Work closely with commercial teams on contracting models and negotiations. * Champion procurement best practice and support procurement transformation across the business. The successful...