Permanent
Senior Transport Planner (2 x posts)
Senior Transport Planner (2 x posts)
G9 £33,782 - £38,890 per annum
Full time, permanent
Ref: EE07221
At Walsall Council, we believe that people are at the heart of everything we do.
Enabling safe, sustainable and reliable journeys to work, education, healthcare, family and friends is essential to reducing inequality and maximising opportunities.
Investment in regeneration across Walsall and the Black Country presents exciting opportunities to enhance and future proof our transport network, taking a collaborative approach to the delivery of innovative and exciting projects. Now we invite you to join us on our journey.
Our team are instrumental in the successful delivery of highways and transport services in Walsall. We are looking to recruit two forward thinking and ambitious Senior Transport Planners who can take a leading role at a local and regional level.
The successful applicants will play a key role in delivering the strategic transport function within Highways & Transport, reporting to the Strategic Transport Manager and working closely with regional colleagues from the Black Country Transport Team, Transport for West Midlands and other partners.
The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of Strategic Transport Team services, including: -
• Transportation feasibility studies
• Transportation and traffic modelling work
• Preliminary design of transport schemes
• Project management
• Management of consulting engineers
This is a varied role with innovation and partnership working at its heart. We are looking for someone who has a strong transportation background and the ability to both lead and work effectively with peers as part of a strategic team. If you’re ready for your next challenge, we’re ready to hear from you!
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.
Closing date: Sunday 6th February 2022.
For further information and to apply for this vacancy, please click here.
Please note, previous applicants need not apply.