Transport Planner - Local Authority

Transport Planner Salary: up to £40 per hour (via umbrella)

Location:

Doncaster Centre, Hybrid Job Type: Contract Join our client in their Strategic Transportation Unit as a Transport Planner, playing a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the authority's transportation function. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring some office presence, and is instrumental in developing, reviewing, and implementing transport strategies and policies at various governmental levels. Day-to-day of the role:
Transport Strategy and Policy:
Develop and deliver transport strategies that align with national, regional, sub-regional, and local objectives. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of transport policy, legislation, and industry developments. Provide expert advice on transport standards to partners and stakeholders. Planning and Development Management:
Assess and negotiate Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans for planning applications. Manage consultation processes and provide technical responses to support planning decisions. Represent the Strategic Transportation function at Planning Committee meetings. Partnership and Stakeholder Management:
Engage with regional and national forums to contribute to policy and strategy development. Build and maintain partnerships with internal and external organisations to address transportation issues. Act as a liaison with developers, the public, and other stakeholders. Project, Financial, and Contract Management:
Manage budgets for transportation projects, ensuring effective planning and monitoring. Oversee the performance and quality of suppliers and contractors. Ensure transportation projects are delivered in line with policy, design standards, and financial requirements. Required Skills &

Qualifications:

Degree in Transport Planning or an equivalent qualification. Extensive experience in transport assessments, planning committee participation, and report writing. Deep understanding of transport policy, planning processes, highways design standards, and relevant legislation. Strong influencing, negotiation, and project management skills. Proven ability to prepare complex reports and represent the organisation in various settings. Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate. Flexible hybrid working arrangement. Opportunity to work on significant transportation projects and strategies. Engage with a wide network of professionals and stakeholders in the field of transport planning.

To apply for this Transport Planner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.