Network Delivery Planner

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority; Alconbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive local government organisation in the UK is seeking a Network Delivery Planner to shape the future of bus travel. The successful candidate will oversee the planning and delivery of an effective bus network, manage significant budgets, and collaborate with partners. You are expected to bring experience in transport service planning and an analytical mindset, playing a pivotal role in enhancing local public transport. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in community transport solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in bus/transport service planning.
• Strong analytical mindset with data reporting skills.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with partners.
• Resilience in high-pressure environments.
• Play a key role in improving local public transport.
• Work on impactful projects that shape communities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver an effective bus network.
• Manage contracts and performance.
• Oversee budgets of £3–5m.
• Drive improvements to timetables and routes.
• Collaborate with operators, stakeholders, and the public.
• Lead procurement exercises and ensure value for money.

Skills

Experience in bus/transport service planning

Analytical mindset & data reporting skills

Ability to influence & negotiate with partners

Resilience in high-pressure environments

Key role in improving local public transport

Collaborative team player

Project delivery mindset

Job description

Do you want to help shape the future of bus travel in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough?

We’re looking for a Network Delivery Planner to:

• Plan & deliver an effective bus network
• Manage contracts & performance
• Oversee budgets of £3–5m
• Drive improvements to timetables & routes
• Collaborate with operators, stakeholders & the public
• Lead procurement exercises & ensure value for money

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in bus/transport service planning
• Analytical mindset & data reporting skills
• Ability to influence & negotiate with partners
• Resilience in high-pressure environments
• Play a key role in improving local public transport
• Work on impactful projects that shape communities
• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team
• Apply now and help deliver a reliable, efficient, and sustainable bus network for our region!

How to apply

Check our the full job description at the bottom of the advert and click the Apply Now button at the top of the page.

Supporting statement

As part of your application, you’ll be asked to submit a supporting statement. This is your opportunity to shine and tell us how your knowledge, skills and experience make you a great fit for this role, with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification. We’re keen to understand your experience, approach and what you would bring to the team.

You can view the full Job Description here: https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0078/0097/Network_Delivery_Planner_JDPS_Final_.pdf

Have a question about the role? We’d love to hear from you – email the Recruitment Team [e-mail]

Right to work

This role does not offer visa sponsorship. You must have an existing and valid right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Our commitment

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud supporters of the Care Leavers Covenant and Armed Forces Covenant.

The company

Local government—but not as you know it!

We’re the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA), a bold and forward-thinking organisation created in 2017 through a landmark devolution deal with Government. That deal handed us the power and the funding to make decisions locally, for the people who live and work here.

We’re a partnership of seven councils working together with businesses, educators, health services, emergency responders and community groups to drive growth and improve lives across our region. Led by a directly elected Mayor and a Board of local leaders, we’re united by a clear mission - to get Cambridgeshire and Peterborough moving.

At the Combined Authority, we do things the CIVIL way—Collaboration, Integrity, Vision, Innovation, Leadership. We’re passionate about our people and proud of our culture. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impact, grow your skills, and be part of something meaningful, you’ve come to the right place.

Explore our vacancies and start your journey with us today.