Principal Transport Officer

Northumberland Fire Group; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme up to 2 days per month

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Strategic Transport Manager to lead the development of transport strategies, policy and evidence for the county. Based at County Hall, Morpeth, the role combines hybrid/home working with occasional site visits and evening meetings.

You will manage large transport programmes, lead a team, and collaborate with councillors, government departments and external agencies to deliver high-impact transport improvements.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in transport, planning, engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience in developing and delivering transport strategies, policies, programmes or projects.
• Strong knowledge of transport planning, highways legislation and infrastructure delivery processes.
• Experience managing programmes, projects, budgets and resources to deliver outcomes.
• Ability to build partnerships and influence stakeholders across local government and external agencies.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to give clear professional advice.
• Experience leading and developing professional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of transport strategies, policies and evidence that support the Council's ambitions.
• Provide expert advice on strategic transport issues to senior officers, elected members and partners.
• Develop business cases, funding bids and investment proposals to secure resources for transport improvements.
• Manage development and delivery of major transport programmes and capital schemes ensuring lasting benefits for residents and businesses.
• Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders to support delivery of strategic transport initiatives.
• Support and develop other transport professionals, promoting a collaborative and high-performing approach.

Skills

Transport planning

Stakeholder management

Project management

Budget management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree in transport planning or related discipline

Job description

You'll be part of the Strategic Transport team within the Transport and Environment Directorate. The team develops and delivers transport policy, strategy and projects across the county, working closely with councillors, communities, government departments and external partners. We’re looking for a motivated professional with a strong understanding of transport planning and policy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels. You’ll need to be confident managing projects, programmes, budgets and contracts, and skilled at presenting technical information clearly. Based at County Hall, Morpeth, with hybrid working arrangements (home/office/site visits) and occasional evening meetings.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• Lead the development of transport strategies, policies and evidence that support the Council's ambitions.
• Provide expert advice on strategic transport issues, infrastructure investment and emerging policy to senior officers, elected members and partners.
• Develop business cases, funding bids and investment proposals, securing resources for transport improvements across the county.
• Manage the development and delivery of major transport programmes and capital schemes, ensuring investment delivers lasting benefits for residents, communities and businesses.
• Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders to support the successful delivery of strategic transport initiatives.
• Support and develop other transport professionals, promoting a collaborative and high-performing approach to service delivery.

This role is offered on a 2 year fixed term contract and is central to how the Council develops delivers programmes that enhance quality of life across Northumberland.

About you

You'll bring:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a transport, planning, engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience of developing and delivering transport strategies, policies, programmes or projects.
• Strong knowledge of transport planning, transport policy, highways legislation and infrastructure delivery processes.
• Experience of managing programmes, projects, budgets and resources to deliver successful outcomes.
• The ability to build effective partnerships and influence stakeholders across local government, public sector organisations and external agencies.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to provide clear professional advice on complex transport issues.
• Experience of leading, supporting and developing professional teams.

It would be great if you also have:

• Membership of a relevant professional body such as CILT, CIHT or TPS.
• Experience of working in local government or a similar public sector environment.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Hannah Graham (Strategic Transport Manager via email; [e-mail])

Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information: For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

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