Details:
- Salary: £29.49 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Hackney
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Principal Transport Planner - Hackney
Contract - 6 months initially with the view for extension
£29.49 per hour - approx. £57,505.50 per annum.
Full time
Location: E8 1DY - hybrid
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Transport Planner to join our Streetscene team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping transport strategy, delivering sustainable transport initiatives, and improving the public realm across the borough.
As a senior leader within the service, you will manage a team of transport professionals, lead the delivery of complex transport planning projects, and provide expert advice to senior stakeholders, councillors, developers, residents, and partner organisations. You will contribute to strategic policy development, champion innovation, and help ensure transport schemes deliver positive outcomes for local communities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a high-performing Transport Planning team, providing effective leadership, coaching, and performance management.
Oversee the development and delivery of transport planning projects, policies, and programmes.
Act as a senior technical specialist and represent the Council on transport and traffic management matters.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including developers, consultants, residents, community groups, and elected members.
Ensure transport planning activities comply with relevant legislation, guidance, and Council policies.
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