Principal Integrated Transport Planner

The Principal Integrated Transport Officer is responsible for leading the development and delivery of integrated transport and active travel strategies policies and projects across Herefordshire. The role plays a key part in shaping sustainable accessible and connected transport networks that support residents businesses and visitors. Working collaboratively with internal departments external partners stakeholders and funding bodies the post holder will drive strategic transport initiatives secure investment opportunities and provide expert advice to support informed decision-making and long-term transport planning objectives.

• Lead the delivery of integrated transport priorities within the Local Transport Plan.
  
• Drive the development and implementation of the Local Cycling Walking and Wheeling Infrastructure Plan (LCWWIP).
  
• Identify develop and secure external funding opportunities to support transport and active travel initiatives.
  
• Develop and manage business cases funding bids and investment proposals for transport projects.
  
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with government agencies local authorities stakeholders community groups and transport organisations.
  
• Commission manage and monitor transport projects consultants and external contractors to ensure successful delivery.
  
• Provide expert transport planning advice to senior managers elected members and key stakeholders.
  
• Support the integration of transport considerations across wider council strategies policies and plans.
  
• Engage with residents businesses and communities to develop transport solutions that reflect local needs and priorities.
  
• Monitor project performance budgets and outcomes to ensure value for money and achievement of objectives.
  
• Analyse transport data policy developments and emerging trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
  
• Promote sustainable and active travel initiatives that contribute to improved connectivity health environmental and economic outcomes.
  
• Support and mentor colleagues while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
  
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation policies regulations and professional standards.
  

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in transport planning transport engineering planning geography or a related discipline.
  
• Experience in transport planning policy development active travel delivery or a related field.
  
• Strong understanding of national transport policy funding programmes and transport planning principles.
  
• Experience managing projects budgets consultants and external stakeholders.
  
• Ability to develop successful funding bids and business cases.
  
• Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to develop practical transport solutions.
  
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across organisations and partnerships.
  
• Experience providing professional advice and influencing strategic decision-making.
  

• Relevant professional qualification or membership of a recognised professional body.
  
• Experience working within local government or the public sector.
  
• Knowledge of active travel infrastructure planning and delivery.
  
• Experience managing complex transport programmes and externally funded projects.
  
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
  

• Location: Hereford United Kingdom (Hybrid working available)
  
• Hours per Week: 37 hours per week