Transport Planning Engineer

Responsibilities

• shaping sustainable development across Suffolk
• responding to planning consultations on behalf of the Local Highway Authority
• working closely with internal colleagues, developers, and local planning authorities to agree high-quality design principles
• using expertise in highways and planning to influence proposals
• negotiating solutions that enable growth and secure vital infrastructure improvements
• assessing applications and contributing to creating more accessible, inclusive communities
• enhancing transport networks for all users
• supporting the development of town-wide transport plans
• collaborating to identify and promote practical schemes that improve connectivity and support Suffolk’s ambitions

• passion for promoting high standards of sustainable transport in new developments by influencing a wide audience as to the benefits for the people of Suffolk
• a good level understanding of all aspects of highway design and construction and relevant sections of the Highway Act
• to be capable of representing the team at meetings with internal and external organisations (as appropriate) to provide expert advice in area of work, sometimes in challenging circumstances.

Hard Skills

• highway design
• highway construction
• planning consultations
• transport network enhancement
• infrastructure improvement
• accessibility assessment
• sustainable transport
• design principles
• negotiation
• community development

Soft Skills

• collaboration
• influence
• communication
• expert advice
• problem-solving
• representation
• passion for sustainability
• interpersonal skills
• adaptability
• teamwork