An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Planner to come and join a busy client in South Yorkshire on an initial 6 month contract basis.
The main duties of the experienced Transport Planner are:
- To develop and deliver appropriate transport strategies
- Provide advice on transport standards to relevant partners and stakeholders
- Represent the authority at regional & National meeting and forums
- Manage consultation process on planning applications
- Contribute to maintaining and improving the existing partnerships within the Council and partners to deal with transportation issues.
- Support on the management of the capital and revenue budgets for relevant programmes ensuring the effective forward planning and budget monitoring of both budgets are kept up to date.
- Manage, monitor and review the quality and performance of suppliers and contractors delivering transportation services.
- To maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of relevant Transport policy.
The experienced Transport Planner will have:
- Degree in Planning or Transport or a related Subject
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of the transport policy, planning process, highways design standards, existing and emerging legislation, and policies relevant to the service area.
- Highly developed influencing and negotiating skills and the ability to reconcile conflicting issues.
- Experience in undertaking work across a range of specialist activities to successfully deliver transportation projects
- Understanding project management techniques
- Proven track record in preparing complex reports and attend cabinet & regulatory boards in support of senior officers and to act as the representative of the council in meetings with developers, members of the public and other stakeholders.
- Proven track record in implementing projects in accordance with policy, design standards and financial parameters
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Transport Planner in Barnsley employer: Carrington West
Join a leading rail and civil engineering contractor that values your expertise and offers a supportive work environment. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to be mentored into the CRE C designation while enjoying competitive benefits such as hybrid working, private healthcare, and generous annual leave. Located in Kent or London, this role provides a unique chance to work on impactful projects across the region, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
