Senior Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to lead the development of electric vehicle infrastructure projects. This role involves providing expert advice on transport and air quality issues, particularly regarding electric vehicle charging. You will manage projects from conception through installation, engage with community groups, and develop strategic transport policies. If you're passionate about sustainable transport solutions and have a strong background in project management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in your community and contribute to cleaner air quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in electric vehicle charge point scheme development and delivery.
• Proven ability to represent the service at challenging meetings.

Responsibilities

• Developing projects to improve air quality through electric vehicle infrastructure.
• Managing electric vehicle infrastructure projects from conception to installation.

Skills

Project Management

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Development

Financial and Budget Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Job description

Job Description

Senior Transport Planner

Location: Portsmouth

Shift Pattern/ Hours: 09:00 am to 17:00 pm

Salary: £21.53 per hour

The role: As a Senior Transport Planner in The Transport Planning Team, you will be responsible for the provision of expert advice on transport and air quality issues, particularly around electric vehicle charging infrastructure. You will be involved in the development of policy and strategy and delivering transport-based solutions to address air pollution in the city. You will engage and consult with members, community groups, and on air quality and transport planning issues, addressing varied and complex queries/issues raised.

What you will be responsible for:

1. Developing future phases of projects to improve air quality through electric vehicle infrastructure;
2. Project managing electric vehicle infrastructure projects from conception through to installation;
3. Supporting the delivery and monitoring of the Local Transport Plan and developing any related transport strategies;
4. Presentation and development of briefing notes for relevant Committee Meetings, Boards, and external meetings;
5. In conjunction with the Transport Strategy Team Leader, developing the strategic transport planning and policy framework for delivering electric vehicle infrastructure in the city;
6. Close liaison with partner organisations;
7. Managing, writing, and submitting a range of funding bids for electric vehicle infrastructure projects and programmes, coordinating input from staff across the organisation;
8. Thinking in innovative ways to develop strategies.

Requirements:

1. Experience in electric vehicle charge point scheme development and delivery;
2. Experience in the procurement process;
3. Experience of dealing with financial and budget management;
4. Proven ability to represent the service with direction at highly challenging internal/external meetings, with integrity and confidence;
5. Experience of project management in transport/highways.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV or contact Melissa at +(phone number removed).

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