Transport Development Planning Officer - Woking, United Kingdom - Surrey County Council

Surrey County Council

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Woking, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

The starting salary for this role is £36,282 per annum for working 36 hours per week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Development Planning Officer to join a highly respected team and contribute to the sustainable development of the County.

Personal development and progression play a big part in the ethos of the highly regarded Transport Development Planning Team and Surrey County Council as a whole, and you will be continually supported in your personal development and training.

About the role

You will focus specifically on promoting sustainable development, maximising opportunities for walking cycling and the use of public transport, maintaining and improving road safety, and minimising traffic generation.

This will be carried out within theframework of transportation and land use planning policy and guidance.

The role will entail engaging with a number of stakeholders, including Borough Council colleagues and elected Members, and negotiating with developers to deliver improvements to development schemes.

About you

This role would suit a motivated individual who is enthusiastic about the planning and delivery of high-quality development and keen to learn.

With experience of working in a transport planning role and knowledge of the UK Town Planning system, you willhave some knowledge of transport planning and road adoption processes under the Highways Act 1980.

Relevant degree e.g., Civil Engineering, Planning, Transport Planning, Geography, OR relevant experience in transport development planning
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly within the county for site visits and meetings
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain relationships with stakeholders
Demonstrate drive, commitment, enthusiasm and be able to work under pressure and prioritise work
Knowledge of the town planning system, planning and transport policy and relevant technical guidance such as Manual for Streets and Design Manual for Roads and Bridges
Knowledge and experience of Transport Assessments including an understanding of inputs and trip generation and the outputs of transport modelling software
Knowledge and experience of planning and highway agreements (S.106, S.278 and S.38).

Additional Information The job advert closes at 23:59 on 24/02/2023.

Interviews will take place week commencing 27/02/2023.

Benefits

We can offer you:

A healthy worklife balance; agile working is supported where possible, including working from home or from one of the hot desking facilities at a number of County Council sites
A laptop and mobile will be supplied
26 days' annual leave (rising to 28 after the completion of 2 years' service)
A generous local government salaryrelated pension
Option to join our car lease scheme.

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