Transport Economist

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven Regional Transport Partnerships, established by the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005. As well as running the iconic Glasgow Subway, SPT delivers an extensive range of public transport services including bus stations and subsidised bus services, delivers projects directly and in partnership with others, and is responsible for preparation of the statutory Regional Transport Strategy for the west of Scotland.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Economist to join the Clyde Metro team within our wider Policy & Planning team. SPT is leading on the preparation of the Case for Investment (CFI) for Clyde Metro, a step change in public transport for the region, working alongside project partners Glasgow City Council and Transport Scotland. The next stage of the CFI will involve delivery of eight work packages including development of a Programme Business Case. In addition, the team is actively involved in a range of other key regional projects which incorporate business case elements including bus reform.

About The Role

The Transport Economist will lead the delivery of the Programme Business Case workstream of the CFI and associated consultancy commission(s). This workstream is pivotal to the CFI and will draw upon inputs from across the other seven workstreams. The role will ensure the Programme Business Case workstream is robust and provides a compelling case for Clyde Metro. The postholder will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Programme Business Case workstream and will work with the wider Clyde Metro team to ensure it is delivered in a co-ordinated manner.

You will support, as required, other workstreams and business cases across SPT’s projects and programmes, including any bus reform proposals arising from SPT’s Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy. The postholder will also support delivery of subsequent Clyde Metro business case workstreams following completion of the CFI phase of the programme.

About You

The successful candidate will have a Degree or equivalent experience in a transport planning related subject/economics or demonstrable relevant qualification/HND/PG Dip. You will have in-depth knowledge of economics, cost benefit analysis and wider economic impacts in a transport and/or business case development context. You will have knowledge of HM Treasury and Transport Scotland guidance on business cases as well as experience in applying it to major programmes.

Full time hours will be 35 hours per week working Monday to Friday. However, you may be required to undertake work outwith this norm to meet the responsibilities of the post.

Whilst you will be based at 131 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, SPT operate a hybrid working pattern which allows 40% home working (i.e. 2 days per week Monday to Friday).

Benefits

Working at SPT comes with many benefits you can look forward to:

• 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement (pro rata to shift pattern)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance Cover
• SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression
• Employee Travel Pass Scheme - a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus an additional card for a member of your household
• Salary Sacrifice Bus or Rail Season Ticket Scheme - subsidised at a maximum of £645 towards the cost
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union

How to Apply?

To apply, please select the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete an online application form. Closing date for applications is 1 May 2025.

SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms. This includes identifiable personal details such as candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers. This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions, please email quoting the above reference.