Senior Transport Planner

Pertemps; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government consultancy is seeking a transport planner to provide expert advice and support to transport development projects. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, experience in local authority transport planning, and a proactive attitude towards delivering sustainable transport solutions. This role involves representing the council and providing insights for transport-related applications and policies. Competitive salary offered in London.

Qualifications

• Experience in local authority transport planning.
• Strong report-writing and presentation abilities.
• Positive attitude toward change and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Provide transport planning advice for decision-making.
• Represent the council at pre-application meetings.
• Support strategic relationships with Transport for London.
• Prepare reports and briefings for council members.
• Negotiate financial contributions for transport infrastructure.
• Engage with stakeholders to find transport solutions.

Skills

Understanding of the UK planning process

Knowledge of relevant highways and transport policies

Experience in a similar role

Strong knowledge of street design

Experience in development planning

Knowledge of sustainable transport options

Excellent communication skills

Assertive negotiation skills

Leadership in negotiations

Ability to work with diverse stakeholders

Job description

Role Purpose

• The role involves working closely with planning and other colleagues across the Council to shape new developments, provide transport planning advice for decision-making, review and update transport-related planning policies, and contribute to masterplans, town centre, and area-based strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate advice for applications of significant value (individual application value of £30,000 and up) to ensure decisions are made promptly.
• Represent the council at chargeable pre-application meetings for complex schemes to support income targets.
• Consider risks related to the Council’s statutory and public commitments on transport, and implement actions to mitigate these risks.
• Support strategic relationships between the Council and Transport for London.
• Assist in preparing and presenting reports and briefings to Members, Cabinet, Planning Committees, and other bodies, including leading or supporting meetings as necessary.
• Support highways and transport matters in planning appeal work at hearings, examinations, and inquiries.
• Undertake other duties as required by the Local Planning Authority, appropriate to the role.
• Engage with Council officers, developers, and agents to discuss issues and find solutions, ensuring standards are met.
• Contribute transport policy input to local plan policies, supplementary planning documents, briefs, and masterplans.
• Advise on implementing active and sustainable travel infrastructure, consulting with the public and stakeholders.
• Support the team in delivering sustainable transport policy objectives through planning and development processes.
• Assist in negotiating financial contributions for transportation services and infrastructure from planning applications.
• Provide pre-application advice on transport implications and assist in scoping transport assessments, safety assessments, and travel plans.

Requirements

• Understanding of the UK planning process and its integration with your work.
• Knowledge of relevant highways and transport policies and standards (e.g., London Plan, Manual for Streets).
• Experience in a similar role within a local authority context.
• Strong knowledge of street design, especially in delivering high-quality streets through planning.
• Experience in development planning at strategic scales.
• Knowledge and experience promoting sustainable transport options like public transport, cycling, and walking.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Assertive, confident negotiation skills with stakeholders, developers, and elected representatives.
• Leadership in negotiations and ability to provide clear advice.
• Positive attitude towards change.
• Ability to consider multiple issues and make reasoned judgments.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders to build effective relationships.