Leeds City Council

Principal Transport Planner (Policy)

Job Description

Job title: Principal Transport Planner (Policy)Salary: £48,474 to £51,515Hours: 37 hours per weekContract: PermanentLocation: Merrion House, Leeds (hybrid working is offered)Leeds is a fast developing, ambitious and growing city with a large programme of investment in major projects to improve sustainable transport, air quality and public health across the city. In 2021, Leeds adopted its Connecting Leeds Transport Strategy, which sets out our vision for Leeds to be city where you don’t need a car in which everyone has an affordable, zero carbon choice in how they travel.

The strategy also explains how we plan to tackle the climate emergency, deliver inclusive growth and improve health and wellbeing. Leading on the implementation of this strategy will be a key part of this role, which is essential to our future success as a city. Join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team of professionals and contribute to creating a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly transport system for Leeds.Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.About youAs a Principal Transport Planner (Policy), you will bring to the role:

• An ability to develop productive working relationships and to work with a range of stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Practical knowledge of the use and application of transport planning techniques and processes.
• Detailed knowledge of the theory and practice of transport modelling and appraisal.
• An ability to find innovative solutions to existing and future transport problems.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly both in writing and verbally.

About the role

As a Principal Transport Planner (Policy), you’ll thrive on helping to design and deliver sustainable transport solutions. You will lead on the development and delivery of sustainable transport schemes and policies for the city, utilising your understanding of sustainable transport planning tools and approaches, including transport modelling and appraisal. You will work with the Head of Transport Strategy, the Transport Planning Manager and the wider management team to supervise and develop the Transport Strategy team, disseminating your expert knowledge across the team. You will collaborate with a range of professionals in the Highways and Transportation service and the wider City Development Directorate to realise the three strategic pillars of the Council's Best City Ambition: health and wellbeing, zero carbon and inclusive growth. You will also work in partnership with the city's key partners across the region, including the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, to deliver a joined-up approach to transport solutions.The role is integral to the work of our Transport Strategy team and to the delivery of the Connecting Leeds Transport Strategy.What we offer youWe take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact David Ellis, Principal Transport Planner (Projects). Call 0113 3367859 or email david.ellis@leeds.gov.uk. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2023. We are also an age-friendly employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please follow link to Leeds City Council jobsite - Principal Transport Planner (Policy) - REQ000198 | Leeds Jobs