Infrastructure Planning Officer

Westmorland and Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England seeks an Infrastructure Planning Officer to drive initiatives within the Sustainable Transport and Highways service. The role involves leading infrastructure projects, engaging stakeholders, and securing funding. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport planning or project management, and a relevant degree. Benefits include a competitive pension and enhanced annual leave allowance. Join this team to make a difference in improving connectivity and transport in the community.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various perks and discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, transport appraisal, or town planning.
• Knowledge of project management in a related field.
• Desire to enhance transport for residents and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to develop infrastructure and strategies.
• Engage with stakeholders to secure funding for delivery.
• Provide technical advice on major projects.

Skills

Transport planning

Transport appraisal

Project management

Town planning

Education

Relevant degree-level qualification

Job description

About this opportunity

We are looking to recruit a new Infrastructure Planning Officer to work as part of the council's Sustainable Transport and Highways service. Our work contributes to improving connectivityand resilience in line with our Local Transport Plan, the Cumbria Transport Infrastructure Plan, and is a key enabler to make sure Westmorland and Furness is a great place to live, work and thrive.

Our team’s exciting programme of work includes: prioritising and developing transport proposals for development and delivery; transport appraisal and impacts assessment; supporting spatial strategy and a new Local Plan; shaping transport policies and projects to support economic growth and the environment; and technical advice on major cross-discipline projects, including the council’s groundbreaking work as part of Team Barrow.

As an Infrastructure Planning Officer, you will be involved in leading projects to identify and develop infrastructure and strategies. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, support work to secure delivery funding, and manage and work with technical specialists in external consultancies.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for people with experience and knowledge in areas such as transport planning, transport appraisal, town planning or project management, and who want to make a difference by improving transport for residents, visitors and businesses in Westmorland and Furness. If you have experience in these areas, or in a related area of work, and a relevant degree-level qualification, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)