Permanent
Principal Transport Planner
Principal Transport Planner
Salary PO5 - £40,620 - £43,380
Greenwich is undergoing a huge transformation – In 2012 we become a Royal Borough and host for the Olympic Games. Crossrail is coming to the Borough and we are developing land, buildings and new transport links to create a living and working destination of choice.
This is a senior role within the Transport Planning Group in Strategic Transportation. The team plays a key role in facilitating the regeneration and growth of the Borough, and part of its function is the management of the highways network, delivery of major transport schemes and initiatives, obtaining transport funding and the development of transport policy.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed individual to take up this position. You will have experience of transport policy, planning and funding, and partnership working. A good understanding of the local government framework within which the service operates is desirable.
You will also need a comprehensive knowledge of computer based systems in order to fulfil your role, part of which includes researching and analysing information and data and responding on behalf of the Council to Planning Applications.
You must be an exceptional communicator with good interpersonal and management skills and an appropriate professional or academic qualification.
If you would like and informal discussion about this position please contact Kim Smith (Transportation Planning and Strategy Manager) on 020 8921 5492.
Closing Date: 19th September 2016
Interviews are scheduled for early October