Role: Principal Transport Planner REF 134241
Contract Length: Until 29/01/27
Location: Hackney
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £39.74 per hour
Spinwell is recruiting for a Principal Transport Planner for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRINCIPAL TRANSPORT PLANNER
- Lead and manage a high-performing Transport Planning team, providing effective leadership, coaching, and performance management.
- Oversee the development and delivery of transport planning projects, policies, and programmes.
- Act as a senior technical specialist and represent the Council on transport and traffic management matters.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including developers, consultants, residents, community groups, and elected members.
- Ensure transport planning activities comply with relevant legislation, guidance, and Council policies.
- Manage project budgets and resources to deliver value for money and successful outcomes.
- Procure and manage consultants and specialist contractors where required.
- Contribute to strategic corporate and cross-directorate initiatives that support the Council's wider objectives.
- Deputise for the Sustainable Transport and Engagement Manager when required.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE PRINCIPAL TRANSPORT PLANNER
- Significant post-qualification experience in transport planning across a range of work areas.
- Experience managing complex transport projects from conception through to implementation.
- Previous experience supervising, developing, and motivating staff.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Experience working with stakeholders and negotiating successful outcomes on complex projects.
- Knowledge of transport planning, traffic management, relevant legislation, policy frameworks, and current urban transport issues.
- Experience managing budgets, consultants, and external contractors.
- A qualification in Transportation Planning or a related discipline that supports membership of a recognised professional body.
If you are a Principal Transport Planner, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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