We have a fantastic opportunity for a Transport Planning professional who wants to take the next step in their career. In the Senior Highways and Transport Planner role you will support delivery of strategic transport plans and projects across West Northamptonshire.
Interviews for this role will commence w/c 22nd July.
What will you be doing?
The role will support the development and implementation of transport policies and strategies, most notably the first Local Transport Plan for West Northamptonshire and associated documents, to ensure that both current and future problems on the transport and highway networks are dealt with in the most effective manner in accordance with the Council’s wider goals and objectives.
You will work closely with a range of stakeholders at local, regional and national levels and will play a role in ensuring that the Council maximises its external funding for transport infrastructure.
About you
We are seeking a dynamic team player adept at partnership working and project delivery.
You should be degree level educated and have a thorough knowledge of transport planning practice and policy, such as with respect to highways, public transport and active travel. Ideally you will also have experience in working in, or on behalf of, local government, and have strong research, report writing and presentation skills.
Our benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
About us
We’re a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.
Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.
Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.
West Northants Council, where careers thrive.
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