Transport Planner

As the successful candidate, you will be an essential member of the Highway Development Management Team. You will provide support to the Team Manager and Principal Transport Planner in the management of the team, with specific technical and project management responsibilities in respect of responding to pre-application and formal consultations on significant / complex development proposals throughout the development process, negotiating S106 agreements, supervising and mentoring / guiding other team members and managing the case load of team members for whom you have supervisory responsibility.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Transport Planner with experience in Highway Development Management and leadership., To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria: A degree in a relevant qualification (e.g. Civil Engineering or Transportation), OR Equivalent demonstrable work experience of highways development management or relevant other area of work

• Experience of supporting the development of transport policies and strategies of highway development management or land use planning
• Experience of working in a multi-agency environment
• Experience of supervising and managing members of a team with varied workload
• Experience in interpreting and writing technical and non-technical reports and providing strategic and technical advice to a range of stakeholders
• Knowledge of the planning process as it relates to highways and transportation and current legislation relevant to highways and transportation
• Knowledge of strategic transportation issues
In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a . Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

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