Transport Planner

Brackenberry; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority collaboration firm in Barnet is seeking a Transport Planner for a 2.5-month contract, likely to extend. Responsibilities include reviewing planning applications, advising on sustainable transport policies, and liaising with stakeholders. Applicants should have a relevant degree and strong communication skills. Rate of pay is £30.91 - £40.81 per hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of London Plan, Manual for Streets, and UK planning processes.
• Experience in local authority or related development planning roles.

Responsibilities

• Review planning applications and assess transport implications.
• Advise on policy and funding for sustainable transport infrastructure.
• Liaise with developers and internal stakeholders for strategic alignment.
• Represent the Council at planning committees and inquiries.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or Master's in Transport Planning, Town Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related field

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Barnetto assist with the appointment of a Transport Planner, on a 2.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £30.91 - £40.81 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Review planning applications and assess transport implications, layouts, and travel plans.
• Advise on policy, pre-applications, and funding for sustainable transport infrastructure.
• Liaise with developers, TfL, and internal stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment.
• Represent the Council at planning committees, appeals, and public inquiries.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree or Master's in Transport Planning, Town Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related field
• Knowledge of London Plan, Manual for Streets, and UK planning processes
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in local authority or related development planning roles

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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