Transport Planning Officer

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a part-time Transport Planning Officer (15 hours per week) to shape safer, more sustainable and better-connected communities. The role involves providing expert highway and transport advice on planning applications, assessing development impacts and negotiating improvements with developers to secure infrastructure.

You will influence highway design, support delivery of improvements, and represent the Council at meetings and inquiries across East

Qualifications

• Experience in Highway Development Management or Transport Planning.
• Professional membership (or eligibility) of a relevant institution and commitment to CPD.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and provide clear technical advice.

Responsibilities

• Assess planning applications and development proposals.
• Provide professional transport and highway advice to planners, developers and elected members.
• Influence the design of new developments and infrastructure schemes.
• Support the delivery of highway improvements through S278, S38 and related agreements.
• Represent the Council at meetings, committees, appeals and public inquiries.
• Help create places that are safer, healthier and better connected for future generations.

Skills

Highway Development Management

Transport Planning

Highway Experience

Job description

£15,228 - £16,005 per year ( Grade 6B pro rata)

Service area: Planning and Economic Growth

Are you passionate about creating safer, more sustainable and better-connected communities? Do you want to influence how new developments are designed and delivered across one of Yorkshire's largest and most diverse areas?

We're looking for a part time (15 hours) Transport Planning Officer to play a key role in shaping the future of East Riding. You'll provide expert highway and transport advice on planning applications, assess the impacts of new developments, negotiate improvements with developers, and help secure the infrastructure needed to support sustainable growth.

What you'll be doing

• Assessing planning applications and development proposals.
• Providing professional transport and highway advice to planners, developers and elected members
• Influencing the design of new developments and infrastructure schemes
• Supporting the delivery of highway improvements through S278, S38 and related agreements
• Representing the Council at meetings, committees, appeals and public inquiries
• Helping create places that are safer, healthier and better connected for future generations

What we're looking for

We're seeking someone with experience in Highway Development Management, Transport Planning or highway/planning related experience, who can manage a varied workload, provide clear and confident technical advice, and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. Professional membership (or eligibility) of a relevant institution and a commitment to continuous professional development are essential.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference. You'll work on a diverse range of developments, influence major planning decisions, and help deliver sustainable transport solutions that benefit communities across East Riding for years to come.

Travel

Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required, applicants must be able to transport themselves.