Strategic Sites Transport Planner

Wychavon District Council; Pershore; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wychavon District Council is seeking an ambitious transport planner to lead transport planning for significant new settlements at Worcestershire Parkway and Throckmorton. This role includes collaborating closely with key partners, managing complex projects, and contributing to planning applications, providing an exciting opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Dedicated training and development opportunities

Onsite nursery with staff discount

Discounted gym memberships

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts from various companies

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of planning and transport law.
• Experience in delivering major projects.
• Ability to manage complex planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning for major developments.
• Engage with stakeholders and service users.
• Contribute to planning application processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Customer care

Computer literacy

Education

Degree-level qualification from a recognized institution

Tools

MS Office

GIS systems

Job description

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Sector: Highways, Highways Maintenance, Streetscene, Sustainability, Traffic Management, Transport Planning, Highway Design

Job role: Planner

Contract Type: Full time

Worcestershire County Council and Wychavon District Council are seeking to appoint an ambitious transport planner to lead the transport planning of the major new settlements at Worcestershire Parkway for 10,000 homes and 50 hectares of employment land, and Throckmorton for 5,000 homes and 20 hectares of employment land.

Wychavon has an ambitious growth agenda, and this is your chance to help shape the future of one of the fastest-growing districts in the West Midlands.

As a Strategic Sites Transport Planner, you will work closely with the County Council to lead input on transport matters and support the delivery of these major developments, initially focusing on the nationally significant development at Worcestershire Parkway.

The role is varied, and no day will be the same. You’ll contribute to the smooth running of pre-application and planning application processes for these major developments, working closely with key partners such as Homes England and the landowner group.

You will be in regular contact with applicants, agents, members of the public, and other service users. Excellent communication skills and an ability to engage with a range of stakeholders are essential, along with a commitment to delivering outstanding service to all customers.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced transport planner to enhance your CV by leading the transport planning of some of the largest developments in the country and to develop your experience in a supportive, ambitious environment.

About you

The successful candidate should have:

• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of planning and transport law and practice
• Experience in delivering major projects or strategic development proposals
• A degree-level qualification from a recognized institution
• Good computer literacy, including MS Office and GIS systems
• The ability to work under pressure and manage a caseload of complex and contentious planning applications
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Outstanding customer care and a commitment to supporting performance improvement

You will be required to attend Planning Committee meetings and undertake site visits. Flexibility, a full driving license, and access to a car are essential.

What we can offer

Our staff are at the heart of what we do. We offer a rewarding career along with attractive benefits, including:

• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional leave
• Dedicated training and development opportunities
• Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount
• Discounted gym and swimming memberships
• Health and wellbeing support, including a free Employee Assistance scheme with counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts with various companies, including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme

We value face-to-face communication, collaboration, and connection. All roles have an office-based component with some flexible working options.

For further information, please contact Ian Macleod, Director of Planning and Infrastructure, at 07823 535035.

Closing date: Sunday, 15 June 2025

To apply, please click the Apply Now link below.

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