Transport Planner (ref:453

Hours: 24 hours per week — flexible working patterns will be considered, for example 3 full days or 4/5 shorter days

We are looking for a confident, self starting Transport Planner to join our friendly and committed Traffic & Transport Team. This is a varied and rewarding role offering a high degree of independence, professional autonomy, and the opportunity to help shape transport policy and services across the Winchester district.

You will act as a key source of transport planning expertise within the Council, providing advice to internal teams—particularly Planning—on major development schemes and strategic projects.

A significant part of the role involves supervising Winchester’s Park & Ride service, including:

• Working closely with bus operators to ensure high quality service delivery
• Carrying out site inspections and monitoring performance
• Managing the service’s finances, including securing government grants
• Leading the procurement of the next Park & Ride operating contract (tendering, bid evaluation, contract award)

You will also contribute to the development of transport policies and strategies, supporting work on:

• The Winchester District Local Plan
• The City of Winchester Movement Strategy (WMS)
• Joint County/District transport initiatives
• Transport/Parking policy and wider transport related Council projects
• LGR alignment with adjoining cluster councils

• Provide transport policy advice for major development areas
• Liaise with Hampshire County Council on transport proposals and policy matters and represent the council as required.
• Work collaboratively with City and County engineers to promote and implement transport and environmental schemes.
• Advise developers and applicants on transport assessments and supporting information
• Monitor the effectiveness of transport policies and recommend changes where needed
• Work with stakeholders including transport operators and voluntary organisations in the management of public or community transport schemes where required.
• Support the councils cleaner/greener ambitions by promoting low carbon/sustainable transport and supporting the councils Carbon Neutrality Action Plan.
• Drafting of letters, reports and policies, managing transport budgets as required.
• To represent the council at public meetings to advise on transport matters.
• Inspecting transport systems including active travel routes for compliance/hazards.

We are seeking someone who is:

• Qualified to degree standard in an appropriate discipline
• Confident, proactive, reliable and able to work independently
• Skilled in transport planning, policy, and partnership working
• Comfortable managing contracts, procurement processes, and service performance
• Able to communicate effectively with operators, developers, councillors, and the public assertively presenting the councils position in a calm authoritative manner when required
• Able to maintain awareness of changes in the industry including sustainable travel, bus technology and government directives.

A full driving licence is essential for this role, and local knowledge of the Winchester area is a significant advantage.

• Employer paid health cash plan
• Cycle to Work and Car Benefit salary sacrifice schemes
• Competitive annual leave per year
• Essential car user allowance
• Flexible working arrangements
• 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)
• Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Free parking
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted membership at the two leisure centres in the district
• Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
• Employee retail and shopping discounts
• Season Ticket Loans
• Excellent working environment
• Support for continuous professional development