Job Introduction
Milton Keynes Council is looking for a Senior Transport Planner to bring forward our ambitious local transport plans and shape our plans for the future. This is an exciting career opportunity based within our Transport Policy and Planning Team but working closely with other teams across the organisation. Milton Keynes is at the forefront nationally and internationally of a range of transport innovations and mobility solutions. We are looking for someone to make a vital contribution to enhancing our green, active and sustainable mobility solutions, and supporting the city’s growth. We can offer a varied workload within a friendly and supportive team, alongside training and development opportunities to support you in your career.
You will be developing and supporting implementation of transport schemes and projects, as well as supporting the development of our next generation of local transport plans and strategies. For the role we are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for improving sustainable transport. Good partnership working, interpersonal and communication skills are essential, and you should have strong research and report writing skills. The ideal candidate will be degree educated with relevant post graduate qualifications and/or transport planning experience in the private or public sector.
Main Responsibility
- Manage the identification, prioritisation and development of transport schemes to support the Council’s Mobility Strategy, including public transport schemes, walking and cycling schemes, highways schemes and technological initiatives.
- Provide professional advice relating to transport policy, and lead on work to research, write and adopt new transport policies and strategies.
- Proactively identify funding opportunities and manage the preparation of bids and business cases.
- Work closely in partnership with businesses, developers, transport operators and other stakeholders on the development of plans and delivery of initiatives.
- Report on the development of projects and programmes as necessary through agreed governance arrangements.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience of working in transport policy and planning roles.
- Experience managing, supervising and coordinating outputs from internal staff and external consultants.
- Degree or equivalent in a related subject.
- Ability to write reports on complex strategic issues and present them to a range of audiences
- Project Management, budget monitoring and research skills.
- Methodical and well organised with the ability to produce quality work.
- Ability to build strong partnerships with a range of partners and external stakeholders.
- Proficient IT skills in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and potentially in GIS and data analytics.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 19.7%
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, Apprenticeship Programmes (junior and senior), coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cashplan
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles)
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs)
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements
- Childcare Subsidy
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, multi cultural, adrenaline packed expanding city with so much to offer on its door step. From beautiful open spaces, a busy theatre district, large shopping centre to a number of cultural and leisure facilities.
Milton Keynes Council has an array of responsibilities, such as: education, housing, highways and social services. Altogether, the council provides over 240 services to the citizens of Milton Keynes, and to meet such an extensive and diverse range of challenges we must be innovative and dynamic to provide services successfully to meet the increasing demands that will accompany the growth of Milton Keynes. How better to contribute to that continued success than through a unique and rewarding career with us. Here at Milton Keynes Council, we pride ourselves on modelling our values, that were co-created with colleague. We are dedicated, respectful and collaborative as we strive every day to make a difference to local people and the community we serve. If you share our values and want to experience a fulfilling job measured on outcomes and results with great work-life balance, make a move to Milton Keynes Council.
