Transport Planner - Development

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

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a passionate individual for a position in sustainable transport planning. The role focuses on reviewing planning applications, delivering projects, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience or knowledge in transport planning, strong communication skills, and a commitment to sustainability. A hybrid working model offers flexibility between home and office environments.

Benefits

Wide range of training and support

Flexible working approach

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning and legislation.
• Strong IT skills and ability to produce reports.
• Ability to manage high-profile projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support Transport Development Management team and provide policy advice.
• Deliver transport studies and prepare plans for funding bids.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Effective communication

Project management

IT proficiency

Education

Relevant degree or experience in transport planning

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