Sustainable Transport Officer in Milton Keynes

Energy Jobline CVL; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking a Sustainable Transport Officer to promote low-emission travel modes in Milton Keynes. The ideal candidate will manage sustainable transport projects, engage with various stakeholders, and ensure timely project delivery. Strong project management and excellent communication skills are essential. This role offers a contract opportunity within a vibrant team environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainable transport projects promoting walking, cycling, and low-emission travel.
• Support delivery of walking and cycling infrastructure schemes.
• Manage projects from inception to completion.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Sustainable transport knowledge

Experience in EV charging infrastructure

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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).

FOOTNOTE

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Transport Planning, Infrastructure, and Sustainable Travel professionals keen to make their introductions for future opportunities. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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