Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

Location: Wakefield One, Burton St, Wakefield WF1 2EB
Salary: £34,314 - £37,035 Grade 8, £37,938 - £40,476 Grade 9, 37 hours, Permanent
Job category/type: Full time, Permanent

Wakefield is a growing district, with significant housing and employment developments being progressed.

We are looking for two enthusiastic and committed transport planners, who have some experience of aspects of Transport Planning; to be part of our Transport Planning Team.

What will be expected from me?

The purpose of this role is to provide transport planning expertise for transport project development across a range of projects and the development of policies and programmes of transport schemes and interventions.

The post is a career grade, the level of appointment and future progression is dependent on meeting the criteria commensurate with the level as listed in the job specification.

What will I be doing?

Following the £1.8bn devolution deal in 2021, West Yorkshire receives significant government funding for transport schemes. We work closely with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to deliver schemes and initiatives that address the council’s objectives. This is an opportunity work in a team that develops schemes and policy.

It is expected that one role will focus on projects and the other will focus on programme, though this will depend on workload.  Working in a small team you will need to be flexible as you will work on a wide range of transport related projects and/or programme.  

• Working on business case development for transport projects including active travel, bus corridors and highway schemes.
• Working with or managing consultants on various transport studies, projects and business cases.
• Policy development (such as the Local Plan and a District Transport Strategy).
• Scheme monitoring and evaluation including organising surveys.

Why Wakefield Council? 

• We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
• We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week
• 29 days of Holidays (increasing upon years of service) plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Support and access to high-quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient teams need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 

Essential requirements: 

• Comprehensive experience in Transport Planning or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of computer software applicable to transport planning (Word, Excel, MS Project etc.). 

Level 1 

• Relevant level 3 qualification 

Level 2 

• Degree or equivalent level in relevant field or can demonstrate the equivalent level of theoretical, technical and procedural knowledge plus proven relevant experience in transport planning. 

If you have a suitable qualification, knowledge and relevant experience, with a keen interest in place making and transport we would like to hear from you. 

Contact Andrew Spittlehouse, Transportation Planning Manager to arrange an informal discussion (email [email protected]).  

(Other details to be added by vacancy release team, as per the vacancy release form).