Sustainable Transport Officer

Carrington West; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the Home Counties is seeking a Sustainable Transport Officer to manage projects promoting low-emission travel and engage with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience in sustainable transport projects within a public sector environment and strong project management skills. This role requires knowledge of transport policies and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering sustainable transport or infrastructure projects.
• Strong project management skills to manage multiple schemes.
• Experience in delivering walking, cycling, or EV infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainable transport projects promoting walking and cycling.
• Support walking and cycling infrastructure schemes.
• Engage with internal teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of transport policies

Sustainable transport concepts

Job description

Sustainable Transport Officer

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Sustainable Transport Officer to join a council in the Home Counties on a contract basis. The role focuses on encouraging active, low-emission and sustainable modes of travel. You will work closely with colleagues across departments and engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including councillors, schools, developers, Transport for London (TfL) and members of the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of sustainable transport projects promoting walking, cycling, and low-emission travel.
• Support the delivery of walking and cycling infrastructure schemes and/or electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
• Engage with internal teams, councillors, schools, developers, TfL and other external partners.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Prepare and support funding bids to secure additional investment for sustainable transport projects.
• Monitor project progress, report outcomes and ensure compliance with relevant strategies and policies.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience delivering sustainable transport or infrastructure projects within a local authority or public sector environment.
• Strong project management skills, able to manage multiple schemes simultaneously.
• Experience in delivering walking, cycling and/or EV charging infrastructure.
• Knowledge of the Mayor of London's Transport Strategy and related policy frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience preparing or contributing to successful funding bids (desirable).
• Highly organised, energetic and adaptable with a passion for sustainable transport.

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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