Hull City Council

Principal Transport Planning Officer
Salary Details: £40,478 - £43,516
Appointment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 27th August 2023
Proposed Shortlisting Date: 5th September 2023
Proposed Interview Date: 14th September 2023
Place of work: Wilson Centre, 1st floor, Hull HU1 2AG

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team in Hull as a Principal Transport Planning Officer. Based in our Highways team as part of our wider Major Projects, Culture and Place service, the role forms part of our Strategic Transport and Development team. Working with colleagues in our public transport, engineering, carbon management and Local Plan teams, you will be developing the policies, strategies, and investment schemes to enable the Council to meet its aspirations for clean economic growth and sustainable travel.

You will play a leading role in developing our new Local Transport Plan, the ongoing development of our Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan, provide advice to assist in the along with other transport strategies as well as other policy documents. You will provide expert transport advice to assist in the preparation of our revised Local Plan and develop highway and transport improvement schemes to support a safe and sustainable city.

Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience, you will have experience in developing Local Transport Plans, transport policies or other strategic documents. Good communication skills are required and experience in public consultation or engagement would be useful. Good project development and delivery skills to coordinate, plan and monitor projects are also required.

We can offer:

- A competitive salary
- A generous pension scheme
- Up to 31 days leave, plus bank holidays and concession days (pro rata for part time)
- Flexible / hybrid working
- A range of retail discounts via our Vectis card
- Access to training and development opportunities

A support package is available to the successful candidate where relocation is necessary

Closing date 27th August 2023

Interview date provisionally set for 14th September 2023

For an informal discussion please contact: Paul Robinson, Highways Manager Strategy & Development

Email: [email protected], Tel: 01482 613055

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