Transport Planner

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom Gi Group-PJP Full time €15 - €23

Job Title: Transport Planner

Location: Hybrid - Homebased with 1 to 2 days in the office based in Northampton (NN1) per week

Hourly Pay Rate: £15.38 to £23.08 dependent on experience

Hours: 37 per week (Monday to Friday)

Length of the contract: Temporary to Permanent (with a minimum of a 12-week probation via the agency)

Gi Group are now seeking to appoint an experienced Transport Planner to our client based in Northampton. The Transport Planner will be accountable to the Highways and Transport Planning Manager and will support the development and implementation of transport policies and strategies, most notably the Local Transport Plan and associated documents, to ensure that both current and future problems on the transport and highway networks are dealt with in the most effective manner in accordance with the client's wider goals and objectives.

Duties of the Transport Planner
  • To contribute to the Net Zero pledge to cut the client's emissions to net zero by 2030 and those of their residents and business by 2045 by supporting the preparation and monitoring of the Local Transport Plan, a statutory document which forms part of the client's Budget and Policy Framework, involving public and stakeholder consultation, plan writing, and undertaking transport studies. In addition, support the development of other specific strategy documents such as Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans.
  • To represent the client as a local highway and transport authority in preparation of Local and Neighbourhood Plans, so that they are aligned to the transport policies and appropriate mitigation measures are included, including the preparation of more detailed evidence and studies, such as the representation of the client's case at appropriate planning committees and assisting at examination and inquiry sessions.
  • To gather and analyse data to inform transport planning policies, decisions, and reports. This would include the use of data from transport models and working with consultants and third parties to obtain and interpret data.
  • To generate ides for highway and transport improvement schemes which will deliver the Local Transport Plan and the client's other objectives and priorities which relate to transport, where necessary preparing funding bids for specific schemes available from various sources including Local Transport Plan block funding, government grants, and developer contributions. This may involve working with consultants to undertake the technical work to support a bid or contributing transport advice to a bid being developed elsewhere.
  • To lead on the development and delivery of specific smaller projects or studies, or assisting the Highways and Transport Planning Manager with more complex projects or studies, working with partner organisations and stakeholders where necessary, in order to meet the objectives of the Local Transport Plan and other strategies.
  • To represent the client in local, subregional and national fora, including attendance at England's Economic Heartland working groups as required.



Role Criteria

  • Ability to deliver projects and to work in partnership with other agencies and stakeholders.
  • Ability to undertake research, write reports, and present recommendations to colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Project and financial management skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of current transport planning policy practice and transport project development.
  • Knowledge of transport modelling and economic appraisal.
  • Knowledge of procurement of suppliers and contractors.
  • Transport planning or policy experience.
  • Experience of the structure of Local Government and working with members.
  • Educated to Degree level, NVQ Level 4, or equivalent experience.


Hiring Contact: Tiegan Clark
Agency: Gi Group


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