Principal Transport Planning Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits skilled transport planners to join a dynamic team in Birmingham, dedicated to developing innovative transport policies and strategies. As part of a vibrant and growing city, you will play a crucial role in shaping sustainable transport infrastructure and addressing the challenges of rapid urban development. This position offers a chance to make a real impact on the city's transport network, promoting economic, environmental, and social sustainability. If you are passionate about transport planning and eager to contribute to a greener future, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Flexible working options

Disability Confident Leader employer

Support for reasonable adjustments

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning with a focus on policy and strategy.
• Ability to develop business cases and manage transport schemes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement transport policies supporting Birmingham's growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance transport infrastructure.

Skills

Transport policy and strategy

Business case development

Mobility planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree in transport planning or related field

Job description

Principal Transport Planning Officer

Permanent

Grade 5 - £41,511 - £49,764

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate.

Working 36.5 hours per week.

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and motivated transport planners to join an exceptional and expanding Transport Planning team, with up to three roles at Principal (GR5) level.

The Transport Planning Team is seeking new staff members to take forward the development of transport policy and strategy, key programmes and projects in support of the development, management and delivery of the Birmingham Transport Plan and Delivery Plan. We are looking for talented individuals to contribute to specialist sub-teams in different areas of expertise including:

1. Transport policy and strategy;
2. Business case and scheme development;
3. Mobility (including public transport) planning.

Birmingham is in the midst of a period of unprecedented development and change. Our transport system must be transformed to ensure the city can accommodate this growth sustainably, and can prepare and adapt to climate change. The demand for transport planning expertise to shape transport policies and masterplans is greater than ever, alongside the identification, specification and development of transport infrastructure.

Do you have the skills and drive to promote the development and delivery of innovative transport policies and strategies that support the city’s ambition to achieve economic, environmental, and social sustainability, and to rapidly decarbonise the transport system?

Do you have the skills to contribute to the planning and support the delivery of an ambitious programme of transport infrastructure development in a growing, young and multicultural city which is home to over one million people?

Can you support the identification and development of transport infrastructure schemes across the city in liaison with relevant third parties and in line with current and future funding streams to inform the scheduling of work?

Do you have ambition and an eye for identifying and pursuing future opportunities to develop and enhance transport infrastructure across Britain’s second city against a backdrop of political, economic, environmental and social change?

If this sounds like you, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic and vibrant team. We bring together transport policy and strategy development, actively working towards the rapid decarbonisation of the city's transport network and supporting growth by developing the city's ambitious transport investment programme, including complex and high value public transport, active travel and road safety infrastructure projects.

For any informal enquiries please contact: [e-mail]

You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Closing date 24th January 2025 at 23.59.

Ref: BCC2590

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

Job Description and Person Specification