Hampshire County Council

Principal Transport Planner - Scheme Development
Ref: HCC609984
Salary range: £44,215 - £49,520 per annum
Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (hybrid working)
Hours per week: 37 (part-time or flexible hours considered)

Closing date: 30 July 2023.
Interview date: w/c 7 or 14 August 2023.

The Role:
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to join an ambitious and forward-looking team, focused on developing transport improvement schemes that will deliver our vision for the future of transport in Hampshire. This is an exciting time to join Hampshire County Council, as we seek to develop and deliver innovative schemes that will contribute towards the objectives of our new draft Local Transport Plan (LTP4), which marks a step change in transport policy in Hampshire.

This role will be responsible for scheme development and overseeing the successful transition of a project from concept to a feasible scheme that can be handed to colleagues for delivery. This will include developing a robust evidence base; undertaking scoping and optioneering; developing the preferred design; business case and funding bid preparation; managing multi-disciplinary project teams; and liaising with a wide range of stakeholders.

The role sits within a supportive and professional team, working collaboratively with colleagues from a variety of disciplines. Within Strategic Transport we are seeking to develop transformational schemes that: support the implementation of LTP4 and shift away from planning for vehicles, towards planning for people and places; meet national priorities to decarbonise the transport system; reduce reliance on private car travel; support sustainable economic development and regeneration; and promote active lifestyles.

About Us:
Hampshire 2050 is a newly created directorate, set up to deliver place-making, vision and strategy, in the context of climate change and the need provide high quality services and value for money for our communities. The Strategic Transport function sits within Hampshire 2050, reporting to the Assistant Chief Executive and Leader/Deputy Leader.

We offer a collaborative team environment with opportunity for progression, pension scheme and a strong commitment to continuous development through in-house training programmes and professional qualifications. Our people work from home and the office and we would ensure that you have the right blend to support your development.

We care about your health and well-being, offering employee perks, flexible working, a minimum of 25 days annual leave, staff networks, employee helplines and regular performance conversations. We are an inclusive and disability confident employer with a commitment to inclusion, diversity and equality.

To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our Benefits Package.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference to the future of transport in Hampshire, get in touch!

Additional Information:
Principal Transport Planner - Scheme Development Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Jason Tipler, Transport Team Leader on 03707 795646 or [email protected], or David Jowsey, Scheme Development Transport Manager on 03707 793281 or [email protected] 

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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