Infrastructure Planning Officer - WMF2418e

Westmorland and Furness Council; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking an Infrastructure Planning Officer to enhance transport systems in the area. The role involves project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring funding for transport initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a background in transport planning or project management, along with a relevant degree. The position offers competitive benefits including enhanced annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, appraisal, town planning, or project management.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and manage technical specialists.
• Desire to improve transport for residents and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to identify and develop infrastructure and strategies.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support work to secure funding for delivery.

Skills

Transport planning

Transport appraisal

Town planning

Project management

Education

Relevant degree-level qualification

Job description

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)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Paul Landreth on [e-mail].

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.