Principal Strategic Transport Planner

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client is seeking a Principal Strategic Transport Planner in London. The role involves developing transport policies, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with the Council's Long Term Transport Strategy. Strong strategic planning and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic transport planning and policy development.
• Strong knowledge of transport planning principles and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and agreement of strategic transport policies.
• Monitor progress and report on policies and programme budgets.
• Promote and manage behaviour change to encourage sustainable travel.

Skills

Transport Strategy

Strategic Transport

Transport Planner

Excellent communication

Project management

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

17.05.2025

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01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job summary

To develop and manage, in conjunction with the Transportation Manager, the preparation, agreement, and monitoring of transport and public realm policies, including the Council's Long Term Transport Strategy and Local Implementation Plan.

Key skills required for this role

Transport Strategy, Strategic Transport, Transport Planner

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Strategic Transport Planner

Our client, within the public sector, is seeking a Principal Strategic Transport Planner on a contract basis to join their team in North London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and agreement of strategic transport policies and initiatives.
• Identify, assess, define, and develop policies that support the implementation of The Council's Long Term Transport Strategy.
• Identify opportunities to maximise inward investment.
• Ensure timely delivery of Section 106 funding from developers towards transport improvements.
• Monitor progress and report on policies and programme budgets in conjunction with the Transportation Manager.
• Lead the review of Council transport policy.
• Promote and manage behaviour change to encourage more sustainable and active travel.
• Present projects, policies, and strategies at meetings and events, including occasional evening and weekend work.
• Attend site visits with council officers, members, and the public.
• Support other council departments in projects aligning with the Long Term Transport Strategy.
• Maintain and improve knowledge of local and national planning and transport policies.
• Prepare reports and represent the Transportation service at Committees and other meetings.
• Assist the Transportation Manager and senior management as directed.
• Undertake additional duties as required by the Transportation Manager.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in strategic transport planning and policy development.
• Strong knowledge of transport planning principles and legislation.
• Proficiency in monitoring financial outputs and maximising inward investment.
• Ability to manage and deliver transport improvement projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Experience with Section 106 funding agreements.
• Capability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Understanding of sustainable and active travel promotion strategies.
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