As part of this role, the candidate should expect to carry out work within the following areas: Lead the research and development of transport policy documents and strategies, engaging with a range of stakeholders through appropriate consultation.
Leading the response to transport-related consultations initiated by Department for Transport, Local Enterprise Partnerships, District Councils, National Parks, rail industry, bus/ferry operators, ports/ airports or other bodies.
Development of Business Cases and preparation of funding bids to a variety of funding streams at a range of scales and complexities.
Development of transport improvements in accordance with government guidance from concept through to implementation as part of integrated transport capital programme, LTP area transport strategies, Town Access Plans, or other.
Leading the delivery of transport schemes through Client and project management to achieve strategy objectives, including financial management.
Coordination and monitoring of teams and projects to achieve targets.
Project manage delivery of smarter choices/ behaviour change initiatives (such as LSTF or successor programmes).
A full description of the candidate’s role will be provided in the resource call off.
Required Qualifications and Experience • Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant Transport Planning field.
• Chartered status with a relevant body or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience of leading a team
• Ability to identify, develop and maintain constructive relationships with team and stakeholders.
• Good written and verbal communication skills (including report writing).
• Ability to work in a political environment. Decision Making Areas
• Provision of highway development control and planning advice.
• Lead the preparation and/ or assessment of travel plans for workplace sites, residential households, educational establishments and rail stations or ferry interchanges
• Make recommendations to Members and senior management over project options Working Conditions
• Hybrid working (mixture of working at home and in the office), with infrequent visits to live sites
• Communicating with colleagues and contractors in a challenging environment
• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the role