Principal Active Transport Planner

Pertemps Bond; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

London Local Authority is seeking a Principal Transport Planner (Active Travel) to lead its Climate & Transport team on a long-term interim basis. You will drive the active travel programme, oversee micromobility provisions and manage senior stakeholders to secure funding and deliver high-quality infrastructure.

The role emphasizes strategic transport planning, delivery of cycling and walking schemes, and integrating active travel priorities with planning and public realm programmes.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience at Principal Transport Planner or Senior Transport Planner level, ideally within a local authority, TfL or consultancy.
• Strong experience across Active Travel / Sustainable Transport, cycling infrastructure and walking schemes.
• Experience with micromobility and shared/e-bike programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the council's active travel strategy, programme and policy.
• Oversee major cycling and walking schemes including cycle lanes and corridor-based schemes.
• Manage cycling infrastructure delivery such as cycle parking, hubs and public realm improvements.
• Lead programmes on walking, cycling, sustainable travel and behaviour change.
• Coordinate micromobility initiatives, including e-bike schemes and operator management.

Skills

Active Travel

Cycling infrastructure

Walking schemes

Micromobility

E-bike programmes

Job description

A London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Principal Transport Planner (Active Travel) to join its Climate & Transport team on a long‑term interim basis. This is a senior leadership and delivery position with primary responsibility for the Council's active travel programme, including cycling, walking, cycle infrastructure, micromobility, e-bikes and behaviour‑change programmes.

Rate: £450 per day Umbrella

Contract: Temporary / Interim

Duration: Long‑term contract

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days office‑based per week

Department: Climate & Transport

You will lead the development and delivery of major active travel schemes, provide strategic transport planning expertise and oversee the delivery of high‑quality infrastructure designed to increase sustainable travel, improve public health and reduce emissions.

The role will also have significant responsibility for dockless and shared micromobility, including e‑bike provision, operator management, parking arrangements, procurement, contracts and performance management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Council's active travel strategy, programme and policy.
• Lead major cycling and walking schemes, including cycle lanes, strategic routes, junction improvements and corridor‑based schemes.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of cycling infrastructure, including cycle parking, cycle hubs and associated public realm.
• Lead programmes covering walking, cycling, sustainable travel and behaviour change.
• Develop and manage the Council's approach to micromobility, including shared and dockless e‑bike schemes.
• Manage relationships with micromobility operators, including performance, compliance, contractual arrangements, MOUs and procurement.
• Oversee supporting infrastructure including cycle parking, hubs, docking facilities, dropped kerbs, crossings and improved pedestrian facilities.
• Use transport and sustainable travel data to identify opportunities, monitor usage and measure the impact of interventions.
• Commission and manage transport consultants and contractors, ensuring schemes are delivered to time, cost and quality.
• Secure and manage external funding, developer contributions and investment for active travel programmes.
• Provide authoritative technical advice to senior officers, elected Members and stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and present complex transport matters at committees, public meetings and stakeholder forums.
• Work closely with TfL, transport operators, neighbouring boroughs and London‑wide transport partnerships.
• Integrate active travel priorities into planning, development management and wider public realm programmes.
• Lead and manage the Active Travel team, setting priorities, allocating resources and overseeing performance.
• Manage budgets, contracts, programme risks and resources, ensuring value for money.
• Champion innovation, trials and best practice across active travel and sustainable transport.
• Ensure schemes and programmes comply with relevant legislation, standards, guidance and Council policies.

About You

The successful candidate will have substantial experience working at Principal Transport Planner, Senior Transport Planner, Transport Planning Manager or equivalent level, ideally within a local authority, TfL or consultancy environment.

You should have strong experience across:

• Active Travel / Sustainable Transport
• Cycling infrastructure and cycle networks
• Walking and pedestrian schemes
• Cycle lanes and active travel corridors
• Micromobility and shared transport
• E‑bike programmes and operator management

If you have strong experience across cycling, active travel, e‑bikes and/or micromobility, with your latest CV for consideration.