Transport Planning Officer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - West Midlands Combined Authority

West Midlands Combined Authority
West Midlands Combined Authority
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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We have a brand-new role for someone who has a keen interest in transport and stakeholder management, perhaps demonstrated by their education to date, work experience, or membership of a professional body, and who now wants to expand their knowledge within an award-winning organisation.

If you are seeking a varied role where you will work on projects that impact the region, then this may be the role for you.


This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking for a role where they can develop their skills and progress.

There is scope to make a real difference to the West Midlands community too, as Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) have secured an initial £1 Billion for transport projects via the first round of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS).

The CRSTS programme will see transport improvements across the region; to cross-city bus routes, new rail services and stations, light rail and rapid transit, and active travel and micromobility.


As the CRSTS coordinator you will work closely with scheme promoters and colleagues across the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), acting as a single point of contact between scheme promoters and the accountable body.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the process promoters follow to seek approvals and access funding are clear, consistent and well understood.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working at a fast pace and is detail-orientated, cooperative, and has high standards of quality and accuracy.


What you will be doing

  • Acting as a single point of contact between scheme promoters and the accountable body for CRSTS funding submission.
  • Assist in forecasting, prioritisation, and economic appraisal of schemes and programmes.
  • Assist in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of schemes and programmes to add to an understanding of their outcomes and impacts.
  • Support with primary and secondary data collection, research and analysis
  • Develop capability in demand modelling, accessibility modelling in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and economic analysis including wider benefits and regeneration impacts.
  • Contribute to transport planning inputs for related documents in the public domain, including funding bids, and proofs of evidence.
  • Assist in public and stakeholder consultation events and exercises for schemes and programmes.
  • Help maintain, operate, update, and develop the tools and models used in forecasting, prioritisation, and appraisal, principally PRISM, the Policy-Responsive Integrated Strategic Model of the West Midlands transport system.
  • Support the Transport Planning and Evaluation Manager in specifying, and reviewing, new and additional software and tools for transport planning work.
  • Work closely with corporate support functions, help prepare briefs for, and procure, transport planning consultants on work for schemes and programmes.
  • Assist with the supervision of transport planning consultants, and in checking and reviewing their work.

About you

  • Awareness of transport modelling practices and government guidance on transport scheme appraisal, including M&E
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office tools and Microsoft Access
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good numerical, analytical and problemsolving skills

Creating an Inclusive Workplace.

How to apply.

About us.
Our vision is to create a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener, and healthier region.

We aim to achieve this vision by living our values, which include being a partnership organisation, valuing and respecting our people, fostering a can-do attitude, and encouraging innovation.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as "Leaders in Diversity," and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women.

We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to interviewing all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential role criteria.

WMCA believes that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.

WMCA operates a hybrid way of working, which involves a combination of office-based work and remote work. This approach allows for flexibility and adaptability to meet individual needs and preferences.

We understand that not everyone can benefit from this way of working, and so we also promote flexible working options whenever possible to support work-life balance.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying.

If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future, we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.


Reasonable Adjustments.

  • We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.
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