Principal Transport Planner

Role Responsibility

An exciting secondment (12-month fixed term contract) opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and skilled Principal Transport Planner to join the Transport Strategy Team at Kent County Council, playing a proactive role in supporting growth across Kent.

You’ll contribute to delivering the transport strategy function which plays a central role in supporting the development of the County Council’s position on a range of strategic transport planning matters. This includes the new Local Transport Plan for Kent, the new strategic investment plan of Transport for the South East, the Kent and Medway Energy and Low Emissions Strategy, the  Growth and Infrastructure Framework, the Kent Environment Strategy, and major transport schemes across the County.

As a Project Manager, you will lead on the delivery of the Thanet Parkway railway station, a transport priority for Kent County Council.

Qualified to NVQ Level 5 or equivalent in a related discipline, your experience includes strategic transport planning in a complex and varied environment, in the public and/or private sectors.  You possess a thorough understanding of current and emerging national transport policy, economic appraisal and business case development, project management skills that enable you to deliver major projects within agreed budget and timescales, excel in partnership working and relationship building whilst managing a busy and diverse workload.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Joseph Ratcliffe, Transport Strategy Manager on 03000 413445 (joseph.ratcliffe@kent.gov.uk).

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Contact Details

Joseph Ratcliffe, Transport Strategy Manager, Tel 03000 413445, E-mail joseph.ratcliffe@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

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.