Principal Strategic Transport Planner

Role Purpose To develop and manage, in conjunction with the Transportation Manager, the preparation, agreement and monitoring of Transport and public realm policies including the Council’s Long Term Transport Strategy and Local Implementation Plan. Responsibilities Lead on the development and agreement of strategic transport policies and initiatives. Identify, assess, define and develop policies that support the implementation of Harrow’s Long Term Transport Strategy. Identify opportunities to maximise inward investment. Work with colleagues to ensure that Section 106 funding from developers towards the provision of transport improvements is delivered in a timely manner. In conjunction with the Transportation Manager, be responsible for progress monitoring and reporting on policies and management of programme budgets. To lead on the review of Council Transport policy. Promote and manage behaviour change to encourage more sustainable and active travel. Present projects, policies and strategies at meetings and events as needed, this may include evening and weekend working from time to time. Attend site visits with Council officers, members and members of the public. Provide support to other Council departments in relation to projects meeting the aims of the Long Term Transport Strategy. Maintain and improve existing knowledge of local and national planning and transport policies. Prepare reports and represent the Transportation service at Committees and other meetings as required. Provide assistance to the Transportation Manager and senior management as directed. Undertake any duties as may be required from time to time as directed by the Transportation Manager. Requirements Comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the key principles and practices of transport planning schemes including road safety, traffic management, bus priority, parking, cycling and pedestrian provision. Knowledge of transport planning issues nationally, regionally and locally Experience of working in a transport planning environment with demonstrable policy development experience in the public or private sectors, supported by relevant professional qualifications. Understanding of the political content and environment of Local Government Experience of building support and maintaining a high level of commitment from stakeholders to ensure that the organisation’s wider aims are met. Able to work with minimum supervision and to take the initiative in solving work related problems Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing Able to work as part of a team, be cooperative and helpful Qualifications Educated to advanced level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience