Principal Active Travel Projects Lead

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Hybrid and flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Professional qualifications support

Job summary

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is seeking a Principal Projects Officer within the Active Travel Team to shape the future of transport across the Liverpool City Region.

You will support the Lead Principal Projects Officer in developing transport business cases, prioritising active travel schemes, and coordinating with local authorities and communities to secure funding for city region projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex projects or programmes in active travel or sustainable transport.
• Experience working in partnership with local authorities, stakeholders and communities.
• Knowledge of Active Travel England requirements, LTN 1/20 and transport planning policy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Principal Projects Officer in developing transport business cases and funding applications.
• Provide technical advice for active travel prioritisation and capital/revenue project planning.
• Develop and manage prioritisation of active travel schemes with stakeholders to secure funding.
• Ensure design review processes align with Active Travel England expectations.
• Provide general support and advice to graduate active travel officers.

Skills

Active travel

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Policy knowledge

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is seeking a Principal Projects Officer within the Active Travel Team to shape the future of transport across the Liverpool City Region.

You will support the Lead Principal Projects Officer in developing transport business cases, prioritising active travel schemes, and coordinating with local authorities and communities to secure funding for city region projects.