Main Purpose of the Role Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. We currently have the following opportunity: Transport Development Officer, PKC12405 £39,680 - £43,603 Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified person to join the Transportation & Development Team in the Planning & Development service at Perth & Kinross Council. Perth and Kinross is at the heart of Scotland and, as well as being a beautiful area with easy connections to all points north, west, east and south, holds ambitious plans for sustainable economic growth. This ambition seeks to harness the innovation and creativity of the area – capitalising on our natural assets, great connections and the talent and potential of our communities. Indeed, the Council itself is making major investments in areas including our education facilities, whilst the cultural scene is also recovering from the pandemic period. In addition, the Tay Cities Deal will also be a catalyst for further growth. Beyond this, we are also working hard to mitigate climate change, improve environments and ensure all can lead healthy and active lives in a low-carbon energy efficient environment. As well as being a great place to live and work, Perth & Kinross Council provides opportunities for training and development and a chance to be involved in projects that will define your career whilst shaping the future of our city, towns, smaller settlements and countryside. You’ll benefit from hybrid working arrangements, excellent annual leave entitlements, annual leave purchase scheme, pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, car lease scheme and many other employee perks including cycle to work scheme, corporate leisure membership and staff wellbeing support. The successful candidate will join the Transportation & Development Team to play a key role in our journey to sustainable, inclusive mobility. The role will see you working alongside colleagues and external partners to deliver our programme of sustainable transport projects and support sustainable development across the council area. Your main responsibilities will include: -Development and delivery of sustainable transport projects associated with emerging Mobility Strategy, Climate Change Action Plan and regional and national transport policies -Develop proposals to secure funds from external sources such as Transport Scotland's Active Travel Infrastructure Fund, and oversee the administration of ongoing funding agreements for active travel and sustainable transport infrastructure. -Assessment of planning applications for transport implications and compliance with local, regional and transport strategy -Providing technical input and oversight of the Road Construction Consent Process -Attendance at Committee as and when required Skills & Experience Required Essential: • Educated to Degree Level (or equivalent experience) in Civil Engineering/Transportation • Knowledge and understanding of road construction standards and design guidance • Knowledge and understanding of successful project delivery • Knowledge and experience of the Roads Scotland Act in private or public sector • Excellent IT skills and experience of MS Office, or similar • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills • Ability to work on your own initiative, using good judgement • Ability to prioritise workloads • Ability to work with minimum supervision and under pressure • Experience of successfully working as a member of a team and have strong customer focus • A full UK driving licence Desirable: • Professional membership of relevant professional institute • Experience in sustainable transport and/or placemaking policy and project work • Experience of dealing with consultants and senior management • Experience of engaging with the public at public meetings and consultation events • Broader experience of transport sector • Experience of liaising and of working collaboratively within and across sectors Working at Perth & Kinross Council Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team Here's what we can offer you : A generous annual leave package 7 public holidays Eligibility to join our pension scheme Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework Flexi time Access to a range of benefits We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development. For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made. Next Steps We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Niall Moran, Transportation & Development Team Leader (nmoranpkc.gov.uk) or to arrange a Microsoft Teams call. Click “APPLY NOW” External candidates are required to provide 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitmentpkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process. Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government. To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland form. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.