Transportation & Infrastructure Planner

The Opportunity Our Sustainable Transport team's priority is to create a Safer, Greener, Healthier County through the increased use of sustainable transport through modal shift, sustainably designed transport schemes and providing and promoting credible alternatives to the private car. The role will engage with key partners such as district and boroughs, government agencies and private sector organisations and will work to devise and coordinate land use transportation strategies, ensuring that the sustainable transport agenda is embedded in all we do. The role requires experience of exploring funding opportunities, supporting the development of delivery programmes, and working collaboratively to develop policies, initiatives and schemes. Educated to degree level, preferably with an understanding of Project Management methodologies and their practical application. This role will require knowledge of UK legislation, transportation issues, highway and public transport based systems and how they operate. The Role Will Include… Supporting development and implementation of high-profile sustainable transport schemes including managing project budget, management of consultants or contractors and initiating and delivering scheme consultation activities. Contributing to business case documentation for Council and National Government to inform decision making including data analysis and development of evidence base, compelling business case narratives and financial analyses such as cost benefit assessments. Supporting transportation input, particularly sustainable modes, to Local Plan development, planning mechanisms, and development groups across the Council and externally. Analysing and interpreting data relating to transportation matters, delivering management information to assist in shaping policy and preparing scheme and strategy development. Facilitating and contributing to the development of the forward programme of major sustainable transport projects by commissioning feasibility studies and submitting schemes to prioritisation processes. Actively seeking and pursuing, via funding agencies, project grants and private sector initiatives, sources of funding for infrastructure and service provision. Helping to develop and prepare a range of demand management and smarter choice measures, designed to complement LTP infrastructure schemes and to raise awareness of sustainable transport issues. Contributing to the development, co-ordination, preparation, and monitoring of the Local Transport Plan (LTP) and area-based transportation strategies, providing advice on the development of other area-based or functional sustainable transport strategies. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. The Experience You Will Bring Educated to degree level in a related area, or equivalent proven experience. Evidence of continuing professional development, and knowledge in relevant professional area. Knowledge and understanding of Project Management methodologies and their practical application. Understanding of transportation issues and the relationships between travel and land use. Knowledge and understanding of highway and public transport based systems and how they operate. Knowledge of UK legislation, planning and appraisal frameworks to evaluate transport proposals. Ability to research, analyse and present complex data streams and information, draw meaningful deductions and produce summary reports. Ability to present ideas and proposals in a logical way using a range of presentation methods. Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means. Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk.

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