Local Authority Transport Planning Manager – Strategy

Waterman Aspen; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Local Authority Transport Planning Manager – Strategy. In this role, you'll engage with stakeholders and deliver transport planning strategies, focusing on sustainability and community impact. The position offers industry-leading benefits, including health insurance and generous annual leave. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative transportation solutions.

Benefits

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Paid community volunteer day

Qualifications

• Experience in leading transport planning strategy on a regional scale.
• Stakeholder engagement with local and national stakeholders.
• Experience in writing funding bids from government grants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic policy on various modes of transport.
• Manage social events and volunteering opportunities.
• Implement 'green' agendas in transportation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Transport planning strategy

Management experience

Experience with funding bids

Knowledge of environmental policies

Job description

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Local Authority Transport Planning Manager – Strategy

Client:

Waterman Aspen

Location:

United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Local Authority Transport Planning Manager – Strategy will see you as a key member of the Yorkshire & the Humber Team (North, South, East, and the Humber areas) and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge, and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
• Management and transportation experience at a senior management level within the UK-based public sector
• Experience in leading and implementing transport planning strategy on a regional scale to deliver across multiple social, economic, and environmental outcomes
• Stakeholder engagement, liaising with local, regional, and national stakeholders (such as Network Rail, National Highways, Combined Authorities, etc.), and local council members, political parties, and the public
• Experience in writing and achieving funding bids from local and central government grants, for example DfT, and combined authorities
• Delivery of ‘green’ agendas in transportation, including active travel, road safety, and promoting behavior change policy
• Experience of working at a senior management level in a local authority
• Delivery of strategic policy on bus, light rail, rail, and EV planning

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills, and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40-hour week, pro-rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community