Job Description
Transport Planner
Rate: £38 per hour (Umbrella)Location:DoncasterHybrid Working - Office Attendance Required
An experienced Transport Planner is required to join a Strategic Transportation team within a local authority environment. This is a key role supporting the delivery of transport strategy and providing technical input into the planning process.
The Role
You will review and negotiate Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans submitted as part of planning applications, provide formal written comments and recommendations, and attend and contribute at Planning Committee. You will also support the development of transport strategies and represent the authority at stakeholder meetings.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and support transport strategies and policies
* Review and negotiate transport documentation linked to planning applications
* Provide technical advice to planning colleagues
* Attend Planning Committee
* Manage consultations and maintain effective partnerships
* Monitor budgets and contractor performance
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of transport legislation and design standards
Essential Requirements
* Degree in Transport Planning, Planning or related discipline
* Proven experience reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
* Experience attending Planning Committee
* Strong report writing and negotiation skills
* Detailed knowledge of transport policy, planning processes and highways standards
Desirable
* Experience of strategic transport modelling
This opportunity suits a confident transport professional able to operate effectively within a public sector and committee-led environment.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.