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A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to join their development team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a planning environment.
The Role
Key purpose of the role is to be the lead officer for development of a range of sustainable transport related projects (including active travel, bus and rail) and their subsequent monitoring.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- take a major role in the development of the Council's transport policy and strategy, with a particular focus on implementing and promoting sustainable transport initiatives and best practice
- provide specialist advice and input into the preparation and monitoring of the Local Transport Plan
- work with a wide range of stakeholders and to support the Growth & Development team in achieving its overall growth ambitions.
The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require a degree or other qualification in a relevant subject and/or are a member of a relevant professional institute (e.g. ICE, CIHT, IHE, RTPI).
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
- A proven track record of some transport policy/project development and analysis, or some relevant experience in a related field (such as civil engineering or town planning)
- Specialist and expert knowledge of one or more current issues around transport policy and practice
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and confidence and an ability to communicate at all levels within an organisation
The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £20 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35.
How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to call Amy at Service Care Construction on to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.
Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.
