Principal Strategic Transport Planner

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.