As a Principal Transport Planner, you will be responsible for the provision of expert advice on strategic transport issues.

This role has a focus on the development of transport strategy, including delivery of the new Local Transport Plan. As well as developing emerging transport policy and strategy your work will help to shape a number of high profile pieces of work. You will engage and consult with internal and external stakeholders and residents on transport planning issues addressing varied and complex queries/issues raised.

The Role:

You will sit within the Transport Planning Team, and be responsible for:

In conjunction with the Strategic Transport Lead and Transport Planning Team Manager, developing the strategic transport planning and policy framework for the city's transport;
Support the development of the new Local Transport Plan and any related transport strategies;
Taking a lead role in contributing to the development, review and ongoing assessment of the Local Transport Plan and in particular be responsible for the annual review of key sections within the Plan.
Advance the provision of public and active transport within the city through the development of effective working relationships with operators, local authorities and key stakeholders.
Remain up to date and compliant with all relevant guidance and legislation, organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct in order to
uphold standards of best practice. Additionally, to assist the team to remain up to date and compliant.

The successful transport planner will have:

Relevant degree level education OR demonstrable equivalent professional experience
Membership of a professional body is desirable
Demonstrates high levels of verbal communication and reasoning
Excellent writing skills including the ability to write clear, basic and appropriate information for reports, articles and briefing papers including technical reports
Experience of dealing with financial and budget management;
A customer focused approach to work which promotes your passion to deliver excellent service and continuous improvement on transport issues
Well-developed project delivery skills, including skills for coordination, liaison and the ability to plan and monitor project plans in order to achieve major projects on time and within budget;
An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications and general IT skills.