Permanent
Senior Transport Planner
Senior Transport Planner
Department: Regeneration Enterprise and Skills
Section: Transport Planning Group
Salary: £34,935 - £37,851
Reporting To: Kim Smith – Regeneration Enterprise and Skills Manager
Hours: 35 hrs. Per week
Senior Transport Planner
Greenwich is undergoing a huge transformation – In 2012 we become a Royal Borough and host for the Olympic Games. Cross rail is coming to the Borough and we are developing land, buildings and new transport links to create a living and working destination of choice.
Strategic Transportation plays a key role in the regeneration of the Borough, and we are seeking to recruit two enthusiastic and committed individuals to take up these key positions.
The roles will deliver an exciting package of initiatives as part of our ‘Low Emission Neighbourhood’ (LEN) and Horizon 2020 (Sharing Cities) programmes in the west of the Borough.
2 x Senior Transport Planners (Horizon 2020 and Low Emission Neighbourhoods)
Salary: £34,590 to £37,476 (PO3)
Contract: Three year fixed term contract. Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
This will involve delivery from inception to completion of a variety of transport schemes that will contribute to improved local air quality within the areas. These schemes include the roll out of electric vehicles and e-bikes, new cycling and walking infrastructure, new and improved public realm, freight servicing, and localised travel planning. ‘Smart’ technologies will be developed and used across a number of these initiatives to assist in the optimisation of uptake and understanding their effectiveness.
You will have experience of sustainable transport policy and planning, scheme implementation, budget management and partnership working. An understanding of urban air quality issues is desirable as is a good understanding of the local government framework within which the service operates.
You will also need a comprehensive knowledge of computer based systems to research and analyse information and data and report outcomes. You must be a strong communicator with good interpersonal skills and an appropriate professional or academic qualification.
If you would like and informal discussion about this position please contact Kim Smith (Transport Planning Manager) on 020 8921 5492 or Sam Margolis (Principal Transport Planner) on 020 8921 2102.
Interviews are likely to be week commencing: 19th September
Closing Date: 5th September