LEAD OFFICER - DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council seeks a proactive Lead Officer (Development Projects) to shape and deliver transport schemes and infrastructure supporting Cardiff’s continued growth. You will work within the Transport team to coordinate and deliver a diverse programme of transport projects with developers, consultants and external partners.

The role involves developing business cases, managing budgets, and leading consultations to inform transport policy and strategy, while delivering value across major

Qualifications

• Organised and enthusiastic with experience in transport, infrastructure, development, local government or public sector environments.
• Strong project coordination skills with practical problem solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and knowledge of transport network management technologies.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and implementation of transport schemes, projects and initiatives across Cardiff.
• Coordinating and managing development-related transport schemes, including Section 106 projects and liaison with Section 278 and Section 38 teams.
• Preparing business cases, funding bids and reports to support project delivery.
• Managing project budgets, monitoring progress and reporting on programme delivery.
• Leading consultation and stakeholder engagement activities with communities, developers and partner organisations.
• Supporting the implementation of transport infrastructure and network management technologies.
• Procurring and managing consultants, contractors and professional services contracts.
• Supporting transport data collection, analysis, modelling, monitoring and evidence-based decision making.
• Preparing responses to enquiries and correspondence relating to transport policy, strategy and projects.
• Working collaboratively across the Council and with external partners to deliver successful outcomes.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Transport knowledge

Communication

Public sector experience

Job description

Cardiff is one of the UK’s fastest‑growing and most vibrant cities, with major regeneration schemes, new communities and significant investment shaping its future. As Wales’s capital, it blends a dynamic urban environment with coastal and green spaces, creating an exceptional place to live, work and develop your career. With continued growth in housing, transport and infrastructure, this is an exciting time to join us. This role within the Transport Service Area offers an exciting opportunity to progress a programme of transport projects associated with supporting developments and delivering the Council’s Corporate Plan, Transport White Paper and One Planet Cardiff strategy.

About the job

Cardiff Council is seeking a proactive and motivated Lead Officer (Development Projects) to help shape and deliver transport schemes and infrastructure projects that support the city's continued growth and development. Working within the Transport team, you will play a key role in developing, coordinating and delivering a diverse programme of transport projects, including those associated with major developments across Cardiff.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that improve the transport network, support sustainable development and help deliver the Council's strategic transport priorities. The role offers a mix of project development, stakeholder engagement, programme coordination and scheme delivery, working closely with colleagues, developers, consultants and external partners.

What We Are Looking For From You

We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic individual with experience of working within a transport, infrastructure, development, local government or public sector environment. You will have strong project coordination skills, a practical approach to problem solving and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences. You will need to demonstrate knowledge or experience of transport network management technologies and systems.

Key Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Supporting the development and implementation of transport schemes, projects and initiatives across Cardiff.
• Coordinating and managing development-related transport schemes, including Section 106 projects and liaison with Section 278 and Section 38 teams.
• Preparing business cases, funding bids and reports to support project delivery.
• Managing project budgets, monitoring progress and reporting on programme delivery.
• Leading consultation and stakeholder engagement activities with communities, developers and partner organisations.
• Supporting the implementation of transport infrastructure and network management technologies.
• Procuring and managing consultants, contractors and professional services contracts.
• Supporting transport data collection, analysis, modelling, monitoring and evidence-based decision making.
• Preparing responses to enquiries and correspondence relating to transport policy, strategy and projects.
• Working collaboratively across the Council and with external partners to deliver successful outcomes.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

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We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Job Category Project Opportunities

Department Development & Growth

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent