Our client in the public sector is currently seeking a Principal Officer Implementation to join their Transport Development Planning Team on a contract basis. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of an integrated transport development planning service within the Planning Service. The primary focus is on working with developers to lead the delivery of third-party highway schemes, ensuring they are appropriately designed and implemented while minimising disruption and maintenance burden.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage complex work matters with competing deadlines and provide policy and legal guidance.
Support customers and team members with complex enquiries, mentoring, and training.
Maintain expertise in relevant legislation and serve as a subject matter expert.
Offer professional advice to internal and external customers, including preparing publications.
Deputise for the line manager and attend external meetings as needed.
Handle customer complaints and appeals following local procedures.
Monitor and manage local budgets effectively.
Independently manage projects, ensuring delivery of objectives and stakeholder engagement.
Oversee small to medium contracts, ensuring value for money and resolving issues.
Ensure policies and regulations are followed, developing local policies in response to changes in legislation.
Plan and organise long-term programmes of work, ensuring resource efficiency and safety.
Provide management data and reports to senior management.
Develop and maintain professional networks and relationships with external organisations.
Review service provision and implement improvements to local systems.
Job Requirements:
Experience in Planning, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or Geographic Information Systems.
Ability to plan and organise a varied workload, meeting multiple deadlines.
Proactive problem-solving skills and openness to change.
Effective communication skills, adaptable to different audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
Coaching and mentoring abilities.
Proficiency in ICT, including use of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Ability to analyse and present complex data in compliance with Data Protection regulations.
Excellent customer service skills, providing clear and timely advice.
Calm under pressure with confidence in managing difficult situations.
Leadership and motivational skills for managing staff.
Values and Behaviours:
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Commitment to reducing environmental impact and contributing to net zero emission targets.
Ensure responsible use of public resources.
Adherence to data protection regulations and maintaining confidentiality.
Commitment to continuous professional development.
If you have experience in transport planning and are looking for a challenging role in a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now