Senior Transport Planner

Who You Are

You are a driven and professional individual with a dedication to continuous professional development and a wealth of experience in transport planning. You have strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams and supervise across technical or professional areas. You are experienced in implementing digital approaches and innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness in your work. You have a proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, and in partnerships, motivating others to achieve excellence in integrated transport solutions. You possess excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills.

What the Job Involves

As a Principal Transport Planning Officer, you will assist the team leader in developing transportation policies and programmes within a small and dynamic transport team. You will manage the Smarter Travel programme, contribute to the Local Transport Plan (LTP), and initiate funding bids. This role includes project management, financial oversight, and delivering high-quality projects through their life-cycle. You will provide advice and support to members, the public, and colleagues, representing the authority on various working groups and partnerships. You will be responsible for integrated transport schemes, carbon reduction initiatives, and evaluating transport projects and programmes.

Skills

• Strong digital literacy and office software proficiency
• Proficient in interpreting and analyzing performance and finance information
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work independently with effective time management
• Strategic development and report writing abilities
• Expert knowledge in transport planning and relevant legislation
• Experience in stakeholder negotiation and influencing
• Understanding of political environments and legislative frameworks
• Strong numeracy and budget management proficiency
• Effective use of GIS and office applications