Senior Transport Planner
- Contract: Up to 12 months
- Location: Blackburn - Minimum 3 days in officer
- Pay Rate: £40 per hour (Umbrella / Inside IR35)
Blackburn with Darwen Council are seeking a Transport Planner to play a major role in the development of the Council's transport policy and strategy. This position focuses on implementing and promoting sustainable transport initiatives and best practice. The ideal candidate will be the lead officer for the development of sustainable transport-related projects and provide specialist advice on the Local Transport Plan.
Day to Day of the Role:
- Collaborate on transport policy, plans, and programmes, including the Local Plan and Local Transport Plan.
- Engage with stakeholders to promote and develop transport improvements and sustainable initiatives.
- Lead the department for active travel, supporting infrastructure improvements and behavioural change initiatives.
- Formulate and commission transport evidence base development to inform policy and planning decisions.
- Provide policy guidance on transport policy matters, including decarbonisation and transport-related social exclusion.
- Prepare and submit bids for sustainable transport projects.
- Advise planners and developers on supplementary planning guidance and green travel planning.
- Manage and maintain the BwDConnect website on behalf of the Council.
- Serve as a key member of the Growth and Development department, offering services to other departments, external agencies, businesses, and the community on sustainable transport matters.
- Deputise for the Strategic Transport Lead and Strategic Planning and Transport Manager as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Degree or qualification in a relevant subject or membership of a relevant professional institute (e.g., ICE, CIHT, IHE, RTPI).
- Proven track record in transport policy/project development and analysis or relevant experience in a related field (such as civil engineering or town planning).
To apply for the Transport Planner position, please submit your CV and a consultant will be in touch with a full job description and details of the next steps.