City of London Corporation

Transport Planning & Development Officer

Job Description

The City of London, Environment Department

Salary £40,750 - £46,150 including London Weighting (depending on performance/experience)

The City of the Future - Exciting Opportunity to Join a Dynamic Planning Team

An opportunity has arisen to join the Transport Planning Team in the Development Division at the City of London. In uncertain times, the City of London prides itself on providing certainty and a strong and healthy pipeline of development is being negotiated. The Transport Planning Team is responsible for negotiating and delivering innovative facilities and providing excellent public realm.

The City of London is the historic and commercial core of the Capital and a world leading financial centre. Planning in the City reconciles growth and development with the stewardship of a unique heritage alongside the creation of world class sustainable places. The City has unrivalled exciting opportunities to deliver cutting edge facilities and delivering the radical Transport Strategy. It is our aim to be an inclusive and sustainable place for all. If this aligns with you, then we would like to hear from you.

The post holder would undertake the evaluation and negotiation of a wide range of planning applications for significant, high profile and complex development. We are seeking Transport Planning Officers who have a strategic approach to Transport Planning and can help build the vision set out in our radical transport strategy. The post holder would have good negotiation skills and be able to work collaboratively with other planners in the division who work on all aspects of Development Management. The ideal post holder would also have the desire to get involved with strategic transport projects, to widen their breath of knowledge and develop their project management skills.

We are looking for Transport Planners who focus on the bigger picture rather than be preoccupied by narrow issues, creative and agile planners seeking solutions rather than solely identifying problems. The posts require a degree or equivalent Transport Planning experience. Applicants are also encouraged to be part of a relevant Transport Planning institution.

A commitment to excellent customer services, a flexible approach to work and the ability to work to very strict deadlines are essential qualities for these roles. An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, you will be IT literate with working knowledge of MS Office Suite.

The closing date for applications is 12 pm Midday, Thursday 21 July.

To apply online, please visit https://careers.cityoflondon.gov.uk/

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOBE0317. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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