Transport Planner

Transport and Connectivity have a substantial Capital Programme made up of many different projects which help deliver growth in the city and encourage outside investment. These are collectively known as the Transportation and Highways Delivery Programme, which is a rolling programme of capital and revenue investment in the city's transport networks and systems.

A Transport Planner is required to join the Transport Planning Team, working in partnership with the Transport Planning Managers for City Centre and Corridors. The role is needed to support the development of the Our Future City Transport Strategy and associated city centre schemes, and to support in development of corridor schemes, all of which are named schemes within the Transportation and Highways Delivery Programme (THDP). These projects focus on delivering key themes and objectives of the Birmingham Transport Plan Delivery Plan. This secondee role will help develop named key projects within the Transportation and Highways Delivery Programme (THDP). The role will require at least one day a week in the office along with attendance at in-person meetings as and when required each week.
This role will report to the Transport Planning Manager - City Centre.

Requirements
A brief description of the role and person specification is given below.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Project development support for key city centre and corridor schemes including city centre movement and access strategy and associated schemes, and Corridor schemes particularly Snow Hill Growth Strategy, development of new Corridor Major Schemes, and coordinating with TfWM on their CRSTS bus priority schemes. This could include managing consultants undertaking option development (Programme Business Case (PBC), Strategic Outline Case (SOC), Options Appraisal Report (OAR) and Outline Business Case (OBC) as well as stakeholder consultation and associated governance both internal and through the Single Assurance Framework (SAF) process.
• Work closely with the Transport Planning Managers for City Centre and Corridors regarding the interface with other planned projects.
• Liaise with teams within the City Council, as well as key stakeholders, most notably; city centre Business Improvement Districts, HS2 Ltd, key land owners and Transport for West Midlands regarding the development of the schemes and aspirations promoted from both sides.
• Prepare and present reports, updates and business cases to senior officers, elected members and other stakeholders.
• Represent the interest of the Service Group, Directorate and City Council as required together with those external clients as appropriate.
• Complying with Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and Legislative requirements relevant to the services provided, including those relevant to external clients.

Technical Requirements/ Competencies

• Ensuring compliance with local authority governance and procurement processes.
• A proven record of delivering projects to time and budget.
• Experienced in leading and project managing the development of complex highway projects including statutory procedures, design and maintenance considerations.
• Experienced in working within a local authority environment and having an understanding of local authority governance and procurement processes.
• Experienced in working effectively with numerous partners / stakeholders in the development and delivery of projects including large scale community engagement and working with and responding to members of the public, Councillors and Ward Members.
• Experienced in leading and managing multidisciplinary project teams in the development and delivery of active travel and highway projects, including management of external consultants.
• Knowledge and awareness of statutory processes such as Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations, Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) etc.

Budget
The post will be funded grants received by Birmingham City Council, via the West Midlands Combined Authority from the Department of Transport under the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) Capacity fund.
Details of Appointment
The role is anticipated to run from 2nd June 2025 - 1st June 2026, be subject to agreement by both parties. As described in section D, an interview with potential candidates shall be required prior to appointment to obtain a thorough understanding of the skills, knowledge and experience of the top scoring candidates. The interviews will be scored as pass / fail.

Working hours are based on an 8-hour day Monday to Friday, totalling a 40-hour week, although different working patterns and hours can be accommodated subject to approval prior to commencement.

Although this is a hybrid working role, attendance at the team office is required at least once a week. There will also be requirements to attendance in-person meetings throughout the week, as necessary. This is to be undertaken at the Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham and other city centre locations.

Site visits will also be required, including site meetings with Councillors and other key stakeholders and attendance at public consultation events. These may take place outside of normal working hours.