Strategic Transport Projects Officer - MID07243 in Dalkeith

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic individual to join our highly motivated Strategic Transport team. Midlothian is currently the fastest growing authority in Scotland and this brings exciting transport opportunities and challenges, as well as providing a chance to help shape and build transport networks for a more sustainable future. Midlothian enjoys a mix of vibrant communities spread across its towns and villages, set between dramatic hilly countryside, historical landscapes and river gorges. Midlothian’s continued growth stems from its proximity and transport links to employment opportunities in Edinburgh and the south-east of Scotland, while offering affordable family style housing making it popular with professionals seeking career opportunities in the southeast of Scotland.

The post holder will have the opportunity to work within the Strategic Transport Team, leading on transport decarbonisation projects and schemes to assist in public transport expansion as well as having the chance to contribute actively to transformative regional projects. There will be a chance to contribute significantly to the development and preparation of strategic plans, transport funding applications, strategic business cases for major projects. You will be expected to liaise with many and varied stakeholders, developing lasting and positive relationships on behalf of the Council, and have the chance to help identify ways to help deliver on Council’s transport and planning policies.

Excellent communication skills, and the ability to organise and manage a very varied workload in the face of competing priorities are both essential requirements for the post holder, together with well-developed IT skills. A degree in a relevant subject is essential, coupled with a genuine interest in, and experience of transport planning, particularly in relation to sustainable transport and infrastructure. A relevant post degree qualification and membership of an applicable professional body is also desirable.

If you wish to discuss this post further, please contact Anna Herriman, Strategic Transport Planning Manager at anna.herriman@midlothian.gov.uk after 9th January 2026.

The post holder will be educated to degree level and a degree in a relevant subject is desirable. They should have knowledge of, and genuine interest in and experience of transport planning issues, particularly in relation to sustainable transport and infrastructure. They should have demonstrable experience of working on their own initiative to be able to source necessary data, analyse and produce information, make everyday decisions and progress priority projects.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 25th January 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - Thursday 12th February 2026

Please note that it is Midlothian Council’s policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £39,128.74 per annum.

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If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.