Sheffield City Council - Principal Transport Planner (Projects) - Grade 9

The role

As Principal Transport Planner, you will lead a team responsible for delivering our ambitious transport programme across a range of priority areas including:

• Active travel and sustainable transport schemes
• Public transport corridor improvements
• Road safety initiatives
• Traffic management projects
• Electric vehicle infrastructure
• Regeneration and growth-related transport scheme
• Inputting into wider transport policy development

You'll be responsible for the delivery of some schemes directly as well as manage and support a team of transport professionals, work closely with senior stakeholders and elected members, and play a key role in shaping transport solutions that improve connectivity, support regeneration and enhance quality of life across the city.

About you

We are looking for someone with experience in transport planning, infrastructure or project delivery who enjoys solving problems and working collaboratively. You will be able to work effectively with colleagues, consultants, contractors and external partners to achieve successful outcomes.

You will bring:

• Experience developing and delivering transport projects and programmes
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing complex projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership building abilities.
• The ability to influence decision making within a complex political and organisational environment.
• A relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience.

Most importantly, you'll be passionate about the role transport plays in supporting vibrant communities, economic growth and sustainable development.

You can review the full job description here

For a confidential discussion contact: brian.gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175

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