Active Travel Infrastructure Planner

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking an Infrastructure Planning Officer to help shape walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure across Cumberland. The role involves managing active travel planning schemes, contract oversight, providing technical guidance, and conducting public consultation and stakeholder engagement to support growth and wellbeing.

The role offers hybrid working and the chance to influence local transport, health, and sustainability outcomes through collaborative working with

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification or degree.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience of active travel infrastructure planning and project development.
• Able to work with a wide range of stakeholders to develop schemes and deliver projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage active travel infrastructure planning schemes and related projects.
• Handle contract management and provide technical advice.
• Lead public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support the Programme Manager with funding applications, monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team player

Education

Relevant degree/qualification

Job description

Cumberland Council is seeking an Infrastructure Planning Officer to help shape walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure across Cumberland. The role involves managing active travel planning schemes, contract oversight, providing technical guidance, and conducting public consultation and stakeholder engagement to support growth and wellbeing.

The role offers hybrid working and the chance to influence local transport, health, and sustainability outcomes through collaborative working with