Senior Transport Planner - Hybrid Shaping Policy & Growth

EMEA3 Recruitment; Chichester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

27-30 days holiday

Flexible working options

Training and development

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to shape transport policies that influence development and community growth. The role focuses on sustainable transport integration, climate action, and timely delivery of infrastructure.

You will lead strategic initiatives, provide policy advice for Local Plans, and work with communities to realise the West Sussex Transport Plan. This career-grade post offers progression and professional accreditation support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Transport Planning or related discipline.
• Chartered status, e.g. CIHT, and membership.
• Postgraduate qualification in Transport Planning or related discipline desirable.
• Advanced theoretical and procedural knowledge in a specialist area.
• Knowledge of external funding sources for transport schemes.
• Knowledge of customer base to support policy development.
• Knowledge of GIS and transport models used in transport planning.
• Significant experience in a specialist work area.
• Experience in project delivery and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Develop transport policies that influence planning decisions and integrate sustainable transport within land use strategies.
• Lead strategic transport initiatives to address climate change, support economic growth, and accommodate demographic shifts.
• Provide specialised transport planning advice to inform Local Plans and development proposals.
• Identify innovative solutions, including active travel networks and bus priority measures.
• Prepare business cases and funding applications to secure investment in transport infrastructure.
• Utilise transport planning tools to analyse issues and evaluate policy-based solutions.
• Collaborate with communities and partners to realise the objectives outlined in the West Sussex Transport Plan.

Skills

Transport policy development

Strategic transport initiatives

Policy advice

Active travel

Funding applications

Transport planning tools

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree in Transport Planning

Chartered status

Postgraduate qualification (Desirable)

Advanced theoretical knowledge

Funding sources knowledge

Knowledge of GIS/ transport models

Project delivery experience

Tools

GIS

Transport models

Job description

West Sussex County Council is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to shape transport policies that influence development and community growth. The role focuses on sustainable transport integration, climate action, and timely delivery of infrastructure.

You will lead strategic initiatives, provide policy advice for Local Plans, and work with communities to realise the West Sussex Transport Plan. This career-grade post offers progression and professional accreditation support.