Technical Lead Infrastructure Planning

About This Opportunity

• INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY**

Cumberland Council is seeking a
Technical Lead for Infrastructure Planning – Active Travel
to play a key role in improving the infrastructure for cycling, walking and wheeling, and drive innovative projects that promote safer, healthier and greener travel across our region. In this pivotal role, you'll act as the lead technical advisor on active travel matters, ensuring the Council meets design standards, identifying infrastructure requirements, influencing local transport plans, design guides, and major development projects.

The role will support the Active Travel Infrastructure Planning programme of work, which focusses on identifying suitable projects, securing funding for the Council to deliver new and improved infrastructure, and designing of routes, including those identified in our Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) and strategic corridors.

We're looking for someone with a relevant degree or professional qualification, substantial experience in designing and managing active travel or transport projects, and expert knowledge of contemporary design standards and legislation. Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory skills are essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on economic growth and wellbeing while enjoying
hybrid working arrangements
and contributing to significant infrastructure projects. Join us and help shape the future of transport in Cumberland.

Who We're Looking For
We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Paul Marriott by email at

Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants
as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets)

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments
to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing

. While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 18/01/2026
• Interview date:w/c 2nd February 2026

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please Read The Supporting Information

• Post Specification

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