Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

SANDWELL MBC

Transportation Team Leader

Job reference: SAND000008501

Salary: £46,464 - £51,514 pa

Contract: 37 hours per week

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to take a leading role in an extensive and diverse programme of transport projects within Sandwell. The post holder will lead a team of transport planners working in collaboration with other council teams, partner organisations and other stakeholders.

Applicants must possess a degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Town Planning, or other related subjects. A post graduate qualification in Transport Planning or Spatial Planning would be advantageous.

There has never been a more exciting period to be working in the transport planning sector in Sandwell. In partnership with the regional transport authority, Transport for West Midlands, Sandwell has secured funding from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement, the Active Travel Fund, and Towns Fund. This will deliver a combined programme of projects over the next five years that amounts to over £160m of investment, as we move towards decarbonising our transport network and addressing its impact on climate change.

The Transportation Planning Team leads on the development of projects ranging from new segregated cycle routes, through transport innovation and future mobility, to major junction upgrades, as well as playing a part in the development of several public transport projects being promoted by Transport for West Midlands. This includes the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill West Midlands Metro extension and infrastructure to support the Bus Service Improvement Plan.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact Andy Miller, Strategic Planning & Transportation Manager, [email protected] or telephone on 0121 569 4249

Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents on our website.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: [email protected]

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200233/jobs

The closing date is 21 August 2024.