Transport Planner - Development

Dorset Council; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Dorchester is looking for a Transport Planning professional to join their strategic and policy team. The role involves reviewing planning applications, collaborating with partners, and ensuring compliance with sustainable transport aims. Ideal candidates will have a background in transport planning, strong communication skills, and a commitment to making a positive impact on the community. The position offers flexible hybrid working and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Hybrid working model

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning and legislation is preferred.
• Ability to manage deadlines on high-profile projects.
• Willingness to attend meetings outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Review planning applications and pre-planning enquiries.
• Support Transport Development Management and collaborate with planning teams.
• Deliver transport studies and prepare funding bids.

Skills

Transport planning knowledge

Data analysis

Effective communication

Report writing

IT confidence

Education

Relevant degree in transport or related field

Job description

Overview

You’ll join a friendly, forward-thinking team at an exciting time as we shape a bold new vision for transport in Dorset. You’ll help drive our ambitions to cut carbon emissions from transport to net zero by 2050 and support sustainable development across the county.

Based in beautiful rural Dorset, close to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, you’ll benefit from Dorset Council’s wide range of training and support, along with our hybrid working approach that offers a flexible mix of home and office working.

What You Will Be Doing

You’ll work in our Transport Planning strategic and policy sub-team, playing a key role in reviewing planning applications and pre-planning enquiries to secure the infrastructure and contributions needed to meet our sustainable transport aims. As a main point of contact, you’ll support the Transport Development Management team, collaborate with the Planning Team and other partners, and provide clear policy advice on major developments.

You’ll also help deliver transport studies, prepare plans and write bids to secure funding for sustainable transport schemes. This involves working closely with both internal and external partners to deliver projects on time and to budget.

About You

• you might be a recent graduate or have experience in transport looking to develop your career
• you’ll have relevant professional experience or knowledge of transport planning and legislation, with skills in data analysis and report writing
• you’ll be passionate about creating a safe, accessible and sustainable transport system
• you can communicate effectively with different audiences, work well with internal teams and external partners, and manage deadlines on high-profile projects
• you’ll be IT confident, produce strong written reports and be willing to attend meetings or occasionally work outside normal hours
• you’ll also be comfortable preparing material for planning appeals or appearing at committees, hearings or inquiries, with training and support available if needed

Further Information

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Owen Clark, Transport Planning Strategic and Policy team manager, [email protected] - 01305 228227

About Us

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You Will

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible; if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.