Lead Transport Planner – Highland Region

Highland Council; Inverness; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Council invites applications for a Team Leader (Transport Planning) in Inverness. The role leads and coordinates the Transport Planning Team, delivering roads and transport advice to support development management and strategic planning.

The postholder provides professional leadership, oversees performance, develops policies, and represents the Council at meetings and stakeholder forums. A degree in Civil Engineering or Transport Planning is required, with chartered membership preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning or a related discipline.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE, CIHT, CIWEM) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Full, valid driving licence.
• Ability to travel throughout Highland as required to meet operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and coordinate the Transport Planning Team.
• Provide professional leadership and oversee service performance.
• Develop policy and procedures for transport planning.
• Represent the Council on transport planning matters at meetings and inquiries.

Skills

Leadership

Team Coordination

Policy Development

Education

Engineering degree (Civil / Transport)

Chartered membership (ICE/CIHT/CIWEM)

Job description

Highland Council invites applications for a Team Leader (Transport Planning) in Inverness. The role leads and coordinates the Transport Planning Team, delivering roads and transport advice to support development management and strategic planning.

The postholder provides professional leadership, oversees performance, develops policies, and represents the Council at meetings and stakeholder forums. A degree in Civil Engineering or Transport Planning is required, with chartered membership preferred.