Our client, within the public sector, is seeking a Principal Strategic Transport Planner on a contract basis to join their team in North London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and agreement of strategic transport policies and initiatives.
- Identify, assess, define, and develop policies that support the implementation of The Council's Long Term Transport Strategy.
- Identify opportunities to maximise inward investment.
- Ensure timely delivery of Section 106 funding from developers towards transport improvements.
- Monitor progress and report on policies and programme budgets in conjunction with the Transportation Manager.
- Lead the review of Council transport policy.
- Promote and manage behaviour change to encourage more sustainable and active travel.
- Present projects, policies, and strategies at meetings and events, including occasional evening and weekend work.
- Attend site visits with council officers, members, and the public.
- Support other council departments in projects aligning with the Long Term Transport Strategy.
- Maintain and improve knowledge of local and national planning and transport policies.
- Prepare reports and represent the Transportation service at Committees and other meetings.
- Assist the Transportation Manager and senior management as directed.
- Undertake additional duties as required by the Transportation Manager.
Job Requirements:
- Experience in strategic transport planning and policy development.
- Strong knowledge of transport planning principles and legislation.
- Proficiency in monitoring financial outputs and maximising inward investment.
- Ability to manage and deliver transport improvement projects.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong project management and organisational abilities.
- Experience with Section 106 funding agreements.
- Capability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
- Understanding of sustainable and active travel promotion strategies.
If you are an experienced Strategic Transport Planner looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now.