There is an exciting opportunity to join Kent County Council in the capacity of Graduate Transport Planner and kickstart your career in the Highways and Transportation Division.
As part of a rotational programme, you will work at a consistently high level in each of the placements, adding value to the work of the Highways & Transportation Division, while working within different teams and service areas to understand all aspects of the Division, and how these relate to the key priorities for the Council and its partners.
You’ll also undertake project work in each placement that will progress ideas and proposals for highway infrastructure. Advising the County and District members as appropriate regarding highways and transportation issues as well as building strong working relationships to ensure personal and professional development are also key responsibilities for your role. You will also need to represent the Highway Authority’s position with the public and other external bodies.
What we are looking for
You will need to have a proven track record of leading seminars, discussion groups or meetings, leading and managing projects in an academic or work environment as well as experience of working in a team and having effective professional relationships. Having experience of both verbal and written communication addressing a varied audience is also essential. An understanding of the local government, of local and national planning and transport policies, and of unique transport challenges in Kent is required to be successful in this role. Along with a commitment to working in the public sector and an appreciation of how local authority services are linked in the pursuit of holistic outcomes for residents and businesses, you will also require the ability to work in a team, against tight deadlines without compromising high standards. Strategic thinking, good problem-solving skills, and proficiency in IT is essential, specifically being well-versed with MS Excel, MS Word and MS Project. A willingness to work towards the Associate Project Manager apprenticeship is essential. Additional job details
Workplace: Hybrid, or partially remote Location: Maidstone Contract: Full-time How to apply
For further information on this role, please contact David Joyner, Transport & Development Planning Manager – West Kent on 03000 410236. Interviews will be held on 18 March 2025. Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 January 2025. Our award-winning Graduate Programme enables graduates to build a long-term career in their desired professional area. Our professional pathways include an embedded apprenticeship, and we provide opportunities to build extensive experience in a broad range of fields, with access to all the professional networks you will need to succeed. Our goal is to communicate clearly what a Kent Graduate Programme Transportation Stream Trainee should achieve, and also provide the necessary support to achieve this. This includes identifying appropriate placement opportunities to meet the organisational needs and the personal development needs of the graduate, while also providing a structured training plan to develop their career. KCC are responsible for providing more than 300 public services such as education, transport, strategic planning, emergency services, social services, public safety and waste disposal. Join us to contribute to one of the largest and strongest member-led councils in the country, whose focus is on improving lives by ensuring that every pound spent in Kent is delivering better outcomes for Kent’s residents, communities and businesses.
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You will need to have a proven track record of leading seminars, discussion groups or meetings, leading and managing projects in an academic or work environment as well as experience of working in a team and having effective professional relationships. Having experience of both verbal and written communication addressing a varied audience is also essential. An understanding of the local government, of local and national planning and transport policies, and of unique transport challenges in Kent is required to be successful in this role. Along with a commitment to working in the public sector and an appreciation of how local authority services are linked in the pursuit of holistic outcomes for residents and businesses, you will also require the ability to work in a team, against tight deadlines without compromising high standards. Strategic thinking, good problem-solving skills, and proficiency in IT is essential, specifically being well-versed with MS Excel, MS Word and MS Project. A willingness to work towards the Associate Project Manager apprenticeship is essential. Additional job details
Workplace: Hybrid, or partially remote Location: Maidstone Contract: Full-time How to apply
For further information on this role, please contact David Joyner, Transport & Development Planning Manager – West Kent on 03000 410236. Interviews will be held on 18 March 2025. Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 January 2025. Our award-winning Graduate Programme enables graduates to build a long-term career in their desired professional area. Our professional pathways include an embedded apprenticeship, and we provide opportunities to build extensive experience in a broad range of fields, with access to all the professional networks you will need to succeed. Our goal is to communicate clearly what a Kent Graduate Programme Transportation Stream Trainee should achieve, and also provide the necessary support to achieve this. This includes identifying appropriate placement opportunities to meet the organisational needs and the personal development needs of the graduate, while also providing a structured training plan to develop their career. KCC are responsible for providing more than 300 public services such as education, transport, strategic planning, emergency services, social services, public safety and waste disposal. Join us to contribute to one of the largest and strongest member-led councils in the country, whose focus is on improving lives by ensuring that every pound spent in Kent is delivering better outcomes for Kent’s residents, communities and businesses.
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