Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Hybrid working, with some meetings (average 1/week) in Carlisle and Cumberland area
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £51,356 - £52,413 per annum
About This Opportunity
The Infrastructure Programme Lead–Transport Appraisal is a key post within a growing Infrastructure Planning & Transport Service, responsible for the Council’s engagement in all major projects and transport infrastructure schemes to support the delivery of the Council Plan, Local Plan and Local Transport Plan, as well as other Cumberland-wide partnership initiatives and emerging relationship with Cumbria Combined Authority. The role will involve setting appraisal specifications and developing business cases for major projects including highway improvements, bus and active travel corridors, rail upgrades, and innovative mobility schemes across a diverse socio-economic area, which includes large towns, rural extents and a National Park. The postholder will also act as a Council advisor on multi‑partner project boards and client‑management of a Countywide transport model delivering transport infrastructure, economic development, housing and Place‑based interventions, ensuring Council objectives are met.
Key Responsibilities
* Deputise for the Transport Manager / Senior Manager to coordinate all aspects of infrastructure planning activities and reporting associated with the Council’s role as a Local Transport Authority, including statutory consultee for NSIPs, Local Plans, Planning Applications and producing the Local Transport Plan.
* Manage appraisal specification and business case development for programmes of work in the Infrastructure Planning & Transport team and lead engagement with key stakeholders such as delivery partners and politicians.
* Identify, access and develop plans for transport/infrastructure improvements within the district that support economic growth and social wellbeing in line with Council priorities, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
* Work with internal and external partners to identify new evidence‑bases and projects that support objectives of the Council Plan and Local Transport Plan.
* Provide professional advice, expertise and evidence on transport appraisal & modelling matters to enable the case for infrastructure improvements, including complex multi‑partner schemes such as the Cumbria Coast Line upgrade.
* Provide advice to colleagues, other officers and external parties on the interpretation and application of policies, technical principles and regulations in respect of the areas or responsibility.
About You
We are looking for an experienced practitioner with a solid breadth and depth of knowledge regarding transport appraisal planning and/or economic development, and relevant legislation. A sound knowledge of transport analysis systems, particularly DfT’s TAG, business case development, and some modelling packages, with ability to manage consultants on appraisal & modelling commissions. Experience working with elected members, planners and private‑sector partners is valuable, as is knowledge of managing consultants. Knowledge of contemporary design guidance, particularly highways & active travel, and risk management and assessment processes is advantageous. A track record in finding solutions to complex problems and assessment challenges, for example, positive investment frameworks and decisions that address social exclusion and inequalities, is desirable. We seek individuals who embody our core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative.
Guaranteed Interviews
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets)
Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the role.
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