Sustainable Transport Officer

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks an enthusiastic Sustainable Transport Officer to enhance active and low-carbon travel in the borough. The successful candidate will review transport assessments, evaluate impacts of new developments, and advocate for sustainable travel solutions. This role offers flexible working patterns, 32 days of annual leave, and participation in a generous pension scheme among other benefits.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Flexible working including hybrid options

Generous Local Government Pension scheme

Free employee parking

Instant Reward Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with hundreds of retailers

Qualifications

• Detailed understanding of transport planning and sustainable transport projects.
• Strong understanding of planning policy and highways matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review Transport Assessments and Travel Plans for planning applications.
• Evaluate transport impacts of new proposals and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Advocate for active travel and low-carbon transport modes.

Skills

Transport planning

Sustainable transport principles

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in transport planning, civil engineering, geography, environmental studies, or related discipline

Job description

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of thecountry. The borough council - a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Sustainable Transport Officer to join our Highways Development Control team.

The Role:

This role will report into the Infrastructure Planning Manager. It will offer a fantastic opportunity to directly impact the way people move around the Borough, ensuring we support, safe, active and low carbon travel in support of our aim to be a cleaner, greener, safer and more prosperous borough.

Your role will involve:

• Review Transport Assessments and Travel Plans submitted with planning applications, assessing trip generation, modal split, and traffic impact to guide decision making.
• Evaluate transport and highway impacts of new proposals and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations, including any mitigation measures, to planning officers.
• Attend planning meetings and site visits, supporting discussions on transport matters and negotiating improvements.
• Advocate for active travel and low-carbon transport modes in development proposals.
• Check submissions against national guidance (e.g. National Planning Policy Framework, Local Transport Note 1/20), local policies and sustainability objectives.

What we are looking for:

• A degree (or equivalent) in transport planning, civil engineering, geography, environmental studies or related discipline.
• Detailed understanding of transport planning, sustainable transport or similar projects.
• Strong understanding of sustainable transport principles, planning policy and highways matters related to new developments.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
• A proactive, enthusiastic self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team.

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave
• Flexible working including hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspected of its operations. As an equal opportunities' employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guarenteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Angela Clack, Infrastructure Planning Manager on [e-mail]

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