West Northamptonshire Council

Transport Project Officer
Salary: £34,203 - £37,067
Working Hours: 37
Job Reference: Ref/65880/7142
Contract Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 1 March, 2026
Job Category: Highways and Transportation
Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

About the role

Are you passionate about making places better and improving local transport options?

Do you want to turn exciting transport plans into real, on the?theground improvements that help people travel more sustainably?

If you’re enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to take the next step in your transport or project management career, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a driven Transport Project Officer to join our Highways and Transport Service, playing a vital part in shaping and delivering the future of transport in our area. You’ll help turn strategic plans and policies into practical actions—improving connectivity, supporting sustainable travel, and creating better places for people.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
Develop transport schemes and programmes from concept through to deliverable interventions
Lead feasibility and design work to bring ideas to life
Engage with stakeholders, communities, and partners
Secure and coordinate funding to support new initiatives
Manage the delivery of non?major transport improvements, including those funded by developers
Support and coordinate transport related?related developer contributions through the planning process
Every day will bring something different, and your work will directly contribute to shaping a more accessible, sustainable transport network.

What will you be doing?
Based within the Highways Development Liaison Team, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the wider transport service, planning, regeneration, and external partners. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing multiple transport projects at varying stages—from concept development to full delivery
Supporting the development and refinement of transport plans and strategies
Leading stakeholder engagement for your projects
Overseeing project budgets, risks, and progress reporting
Ensuring effective coordination of transport related?related developer funding
Working with contractors and suppliers to deliver small scale?scale highway and transport improvements
This is a fantastic opportunity if you enjoy a mix of technical project work, collaborative problem solving, and direct involvement in real?solving, and direct involvement in real world?world improvements.

About you

You will bring:
A solid understanding of project management principles and techniques
Knowledge of transport, planning, and sustainability issues relevant to a local government highways environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders
Confidence working independently, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines
Strong written skills with the ability to prepare clear, concise technical reports
Degree level?level education and some project management training or experience
Most importantly, you’re motivated to continue growing your expertise in transport and project delivery—and you’re excited by the chance to make a real impact.

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