Strategic Transport & TRO Planner

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Technical Transport Planner to support the TRO programme, develop transport measures and work with residents, councillors and developers on city-wide schemes.

You will draft TRO documentation, provide technical guidance and help ensure compliance with legislation while delivering improvements across Portsmouth. This role offers hybrid working with in-office presence required at least 2 days per week.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and processing Traffic Regulation Orders or statutory consultations.
• Knowledge of traffic regulation legislation, guidance and industry best practice.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate issues and develop reasoned recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate with the public, councillors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of Traffic Regulation Orders and statutory consultations, including disabled bay applications.
• Draft TRO documentation, consultation materials, reports and formal correspondence.
• Provide technical advice to support transport, parking and highway projects.
• Assess objections, identify risks and ensure compliance with legislation and council procedures.
• Collaborate with residents, elected members, developers and stakeholders on transport issues.
• Support digital and mapping-based processes and carry out site visits across the city.

Skills

Traffic Regulation Orders

Statutory consultations

Communication skills

Analytical

Workload management

Mapping software

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Tools

Mapping software

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Technical Transport Planner to support the TRO programme, develop transport measures and work with residents, councillors and developers on city-wide schemes.

You will draft TRO documentation, provide technical guidance and help ensure compliance with legislation while delivering improvements across Portsmouth. This role offers hybrid working with in-office presence required at least 2 days per week.