Strategic Transport Planner - 6 Month Contract

Carrington West; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Transport Planner for a busy client in South Yorkshire on a 6-month contract. The role focuses on developing transport strategies, advising on standards, and representing the council at regional and national forums.

You will also manage consultations for planning applications and monitor budgets. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Planning or Transport, with strong knowledge of transport policy and project management techniques, and will have a proven track

Qualifications

• Degree in Planning or Transport or a related Subject.
• Detailed knowledge of transport policy, planning process, highways design standards, and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver transport strategies.
• Provide advice on transport standards to partners and stakeholders.
• Represent the authority at regional and national meetings and forums.
• Manage consultation process on planning applications.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving partnerships to address transportation issues.
• Support management of capital and revenue budgets for relevant programmes with forward planning and budget monitoring.
• Manage, monitor and review the quality and performance of suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Influencing

Negotiation

Project management

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Planning or Transport

Job description

Carrington West is recruiting a Transport Planner for a busy client in South Yorkshire on a 6-month contract. The role focuses on developing transport strategies, advising on standards, and representing the council at regional and national forums.

You will also manage consultations for planning applications and monitor budgets. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Planning or Transport, with strong knowledge of transport policy and project management techniques, and will have a proven track