Transport Planner: Highways & Planning Impact

Leicestershire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their Highway Development Management Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing transport assessments and providing advice on transport evidence for planning applications. Excellent negotiation and communication skills are essential for engaging with stakeholders and delivering complex work packages. The ideal applicant should have relevant qualifications and experience in highways development management, along with a commitment to equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway development management or land use planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of planning processes and legislation related to highways.

Responsibilities

• Complete effective transport assessments for planning applications.
• Assist in the management and delivery of transport-related work.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Transport analysis

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Numerical analysis

Education

HNC/HND/NVQ4 in Civil Engineering or Transportation

Job description

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their Highway Development Management Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing transport assessments and providing advice on transport evidence for planning applications. Excellent negotiation and communication skills are essential for engaging with stakeholders and delivering complex work packages. The ideal applicant should have relevant qualifications and experience in highways development management, along with a commitment to equality and inclusion.