Our client, a leading consultancy, is seeking a Transport Planner on a contract basis to join their team. This role is within the HTP sector and involves working on the completion of the Strategic Outline Case for area-wide Active Travel provision. The successful candidate will be engaged on a full-time basis for an initial 3-4 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertaking options assessment and appraisal using stakeholder input, data, and feasibility/concept design.
- Ensuring proposals follow best practice and all mandatory regulations.
- Documenting a range of measures regarding scale, complexity, costs, and deliverability.
- Considering a mix of quick wins and longer-term/phased delivery options.
- Liaising with existing stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.
- Collaborating with internal and external teams.
Job Requirements:
- Experience in leading and project managing complex transport strategy development and Business Case delivery.
- Understanding local authority governance and experience of working within a local authority environment.
- Proficiency in working effectively with numerous partners/stakeholders in project development and delivery.
- Experience in multidisciplinary project teams in the development and delivery of active travel projects.
- Knowledge of options appraisal in the context of LTN 1/20, Active Travel England guidelines and the Healthy Streets approach is an advantage.
If you are an experienced Transport Planner looking for a challenging opportunity to contribute to strategic transport planning, we invite you to apply now. Join our client's dynamic team and make a significant impact on the future of active travel provision.