Principal Transport Planning Officer Permanent Grade 5 - £41,511 - £49,764 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate. Working 36.5 hours per week. A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and motivated transport planners to join an exceptional and expanding Transport Planning team, with up to three roles at Principal (GR5) level. The Transport Planning Team is seeking new staff members to take forward the development of transport policy and strategy, key programmes and projects in support of the development, management and delivery of the Birmingham Transport Plan and Delivery Plan. We are looking for talented individuals to contribute to specialist sub-teams in different areas of expertise including: Transport policy and strategy; Business case and scheme development; Mobility (including public transport) planning. Birmingham is in the midst of a period of unprecedented development and change. Our transport system must be transformed to ensure the city can accommodate this growth sustainably, and can prepare and adapt to climate change. The demand for transport planning expertise to shape transport policies and masterplans is greater than ever, alongside the identification, specification and development of transport infrastructure. Do you have the skills and drive to promote the development and delivery of innovative transport policies and strategies that support the city’s ambition to achieve economic, environment, and social sustainability, and to rapidly decarbonise the transport system? Do you have the skills to contribute to the planning and support the delivery an ambitious programme of transport infrastructure development in a growing, young and multicultural city which is home to over one million people? Can you support the identification and development of transport infrastructure schemes across the city in liaison with relevant third parties and in line with current and future funding streams to inform the scheduling of work? Do you have ambition and an eye for identifying and pursuing future opportunities to develop and enhance transport infrastructure across Britain’s second city against a backdrop of political, economic, environmental and social change? If this sounds like you, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic and vibrant team. We bring together transport policy and strategy development, actively working towards the rapid decarbonisation of the city's transport network and supporting growth by developing the city's ambitious transport investment programme, including complex and high value public transport, active travel and road safety infrastructure projects. For any informal enquires please contact: Martin.Rowebirmingham.gov.uk You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. Closing date 24th January 2025 at 23.59. Ref: BCC2590 We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Job Description and Person Specification