Principal Transport Planner (Active Travel)

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is seeking a Principal Transport Planner (Active Travel) to lead the borough’s active travel programme and deliver projects that improve safety, accessibility and sustainability on streets across the borough.

Based at Clockwork Building, the role involves strategy to delivery across walking, cycling, micromobility and related infrastructure, with responsibility for budget, contracts and partnerships, and for driving continuous improvement in outcomes for

Job description

Principal Transport Planner (Active Travel) LBHF624875

Salary range: £56,436 - £59,574 per annum

Work location: Clockwork Building, 45 Beavor Lane, W6 9AR

Hours per week: 36

Contract type: Permanent

About the role

At Hammersmith & Fulham, we are committed to making walking, wheeling and cycling the easiest and most attractive ways to travel, while supporting our ambition to tackle the climate and ecological emergency. To help deliver this ambition, we are seeking an exceptional Principal Transport Planner (Active Travel) to lead the borough's active travel programme and deliver projects that make our streets safer, healthier, more accessible and more sustainable. This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of London's most ambitious active travel programmes and turn strategy into delivery across a wide range of initiatives.

Working at the heart of the Council's Climate & Transport service, you will lead programmes spanning walking, cycling, micromobility, cycle parking, behaviour change and sustainable travel initiatives.

A key priority for this role will be leading the Council's approach to shared and dockless micromobility, including operator management, performance monitoring and the delivery of supporting infrastructure. You will also secure funding, manage complex projects and contracts, and use data and insight to identify priorities, measure impact and drive continuous improvement. You will build strong partnerships with Transport for London, consultants, operators, neighbouring boroughs and community stakeholders. You will provide expert advice to Members and senior officers, represent the Council at public meetings and regional forums, and play a leading role in shaping the future of transport across Hammersmith & Fulham.

You will lead and develop a high-performing Active Travel team, providing strategic direction, professional guidance and support to help deliver excellent outcomes for residents and businesses. We're looking for a strategic, collaborative and highly motivated transport professional with substantial experience of delivering active travel programmes and infrastructure projects.

You should have strong programme, budget and contract management skills, a sound understanding of active travel policy and design standards, and the ability to translate strategy into high-quality, deliverable schemes. You will also need excellent stakeholder and communication skills, together with experience of leading teams, managing performance and driving continuous improvement.

Please refer to the Role Profile for more information.

Closing date: 27 September 2026

Contact details for an informal discussion: Hulya Ataoglu, Principal Transport Planner (Strategy) via email on [e-mail]

Our People Values:

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.

We are fair

We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring

We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators

We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven

We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at [e-mail] or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU