Transport Planner - 1-Year Fixed Term Contract - ref. e39424703
Your new company
Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance.As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities.
The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.
Your new role
Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking to appoint a full-time Transport Planner in a 1-year fixed term capacity.The successful candidate will assist with the provision of transport studies, policies and specifically the Council’s statutory Local Transport Plan (LTP).
There will be a need to research, write and help consult on transport policies, such as, the statutory Local Transport Plan. You will carry out transport research, using various methods and software packages, such as GIS, DfT toolkits etc, which will inform policies/schemes.Provide professional advice on planning applications regarding transport policy, sustainable travel etc. Assist with the Project Management of the Multi Modal Transport Model and work with procurement, to write specifications to tender for projects as well as undertaking and analysing traffic surveys and data.
Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. You are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week. However, if you are located further from Essex, the manager is happy to look at fully hybrid working, this will be on a case-by-case basis.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in the position, it is essential that you hold a degree in a related subject and/or experience in a Transport Planning role within the public sector.
You must have experience in using GIS software, DfT toolkits and other transport software packages.You must have experience in research, planning and other processes involved in the delivery of strategic and large-scale development. As well as knowledge of a Local Authority’s strategic aims/objectives and knowledge of transport models, VISSIM and Saturn.
You must hold a UK driving licence and have use of a car.
What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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