Interim Transport Policy Planner – Engineering & Surveying

Reference no: Merton 5224116

Pay rate: £36.20 per hour PAYE

A Transport Policy Planner is required to develop the Council’s long term sustainable travel strategy/plan (walking, cycling and EV charging infrastructure). The primary role will be to develop and produce several strategy documents related to sustainable transport, including cycling, walking and electric vehicles.

Candidates will need a suitable level of knowledge and experience of transport planning focused on sustainable travel modes and specific knowledge of the latest technical guidance and experience of delivery of cycle and walking routes and EV charging infrastructure is essential. To also assist with other Transport planning matters.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, review and manage sustainable transport related policies and strategies.
• Lead on the development of sustainable transport policies for the Council, primarily the preparation, submission, review and delivery of transport planning policies and guidance, including the EV strategy, Walking and cycling strategies and other technical plans.
• Manage specific projects in particular relating to the Council’s sustainable transport policies, to provide expert advice and support with regard to departmental and corporate initiatives as appropriate including advice to Councillors, local residents, developers, community groups, businesses and other technical and non-technical audiences.
• Identify, co-ordinate and deliver the preparation of robust and effective research and monitor information to support production and delivery of the transport planning policies.
• Develop effective working relationships at an appropriate level with key agencies and organisations, such as government departments, the Greater London Authority, strategic healthcare providers, housing providers, the Environment Agency, infrastructure providers and others. This includes undertaking negotiations to raise the profile of the Council’s transport policy and development matters, representing the Council at external meetings and leading on input to external strategies.
• Identify potential external funding sources and develop effective bids to secure them, ensuring that the Council’s ability to generate external funding for projects is maximised. To develop bids for capital and revenue resources as appropriate and provide support for project management, budget management and financial forecasts.
• Promote the projects and activities of the team to the wider council, its partners and external organisations including the development industry, other public bodies, business organisations and community associations to raise the teams’ profile and attract new business.
• Undertake site visits borough-wide in all seasons to undertake the necessary assessments when developing strategies and proposals.
• Conduct effective consultation processes which will include representing the Council at public and committee meetings requiring occasional attendance at evening meetings.
• May be required to work on other areas of transport planning and policy and on the delivery of sustainable transport projects.

“Role Requirements” – to give yourself the maximum chance of success please try and ensure your CV addresses the following essential criteria:

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree or qualification in transport planning.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of legislations and techniques relevant to transport planning and associated topics.
• Specific knowledge of the latest technical guidance and experience of delivery of cycle and walking routes and EV charging infrastructure is essential.
• Knowledge and experience of transport planning focused on sustainable travel modes.
• Experience in developing and delivering transport policies and projects.
• Experience of assessing the transport implications of planning applications and other major projects/initiatives.
• Previous experience of working in local government beneficial and preferable.

Skills:

• Ability to conduct an open and communicative approach including good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to plan, programme, monitor and deliver projects and programmes of work in accordance with required timescales.
• Good analytical skills including the ability to collect, present and interpret information.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to work effectively as an individual and within a team.
• An understanding of resource management, including effective budget management.
• An understanding of the different roles and needs of Councillors, clients, consultants, contractors and the public in relation to the team’s work.
• A willingness to work outside normal office hours if required.
• Strong IT skills using Microsoft packages or equivalent (e.g. G Suite).

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