Transport Planner
On- going contract Inside IR35
Bristol
About the role
The role will specialise in transport planning across a variety of modes, for example public transport, walking and cycling.
Responsibilities
- To assist the Head of Transport Strategy, the Transport Strategy & Policy Manager, Major Project Manager and the Modelling & Data Manager, hereafter referred to as the service managers, in preparing and implementing the Joint Local Transport Plan and associated transport related strategies for the West of England region.
- To assist the service managers in managing, delivering and monitoring the West of England Combined Authority's transport planning functions.
- To co-ordinate the transport input into the development of the spatial planning approach for the region and other supporting region-wide plans, strategies, and documents such as Supplementary Planning Documents, Development Briefs and Design Guidance.
- To support the service managers in the development and implementation of highway, rail, bus, cycling and walking projects associated with the region's transport strategy.
- To work with the constituent councils and wider stakeholders in the development of strategies for specific areas or transport modes affecting the West of England region, such as the appraisal of bus operating frameworks, assessment of Clean Air Zones and operation of a Key Route Network.
- To utilise professional and management skills to ensure that the Combined Authority's own transport planning policies move towards greater sustainability and tackle climate challenges.
- To manage programmes and projects of an appropriate size to time and budget.
- To prepare reports and presentations for Committees and other public meetings.
- To ensure that there is participation by stakeholders, community interest groups and others in the development, review and implementation of the West of England Combined Authority's transport strategies, policies and schemes.
- To procure and manage technical input and expertise in the commissioning of consultancy work for transport policies and projects.
- To assist in any other areas of comparable work as may be required by the service managers because of workloads and priorities.
Requirements
- Degree level or equivalent in engineering, transport or environmental sciences (e.g. Transport Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies/Science).
- Understanding of transport planning, highway and environmental issues affecting the operation of a regional transport network.
- Extensive understanding of transport and highways legislation, regulations, national policies and professional best practice.
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