Public Transport Planner

Cheshire West and Chester Council seeks a Public Transport Planner to coordinate transport services and infrastructure, focusing on the bus network. Responsibilities include managing bus contracts, preparing tenders, and enhancing network performance. The role supports the Bus Enhanced Partnership and aims to improve sustainable travel while addressing social issues. Candidates should have experience in local bus projects and a driving license. The position is permanent and based in Chester, UK.
The post holder will co-ordinate the operational activities involved in the provision and development of transport services and infrastructure, information and the customer proposition across our bus network. Responsible for the coordination and administration of day-to-day bus contracts and operations including Chester Park and Ride and our itravel on Demand Responsive Transport service. You will prepare local bus tenders and ensure a cost effective and cohesive network across the borough, that meets the needs of our residents. The role is integral to the success of our Bus Enhanced Partnership and will gather insight from a range of sources to enhance network performance and the design of local bus in the borough into the future.

An exciting opportunity to join our ambitious and dynamic strategic transport team

Cheshire West and Chester Council is looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to join our Strategic Transport and Infrastructure team.

This role will shape the future of transport across our borough for years to come, working to deliver our ambitious Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) (and recent funding allocations), complementing our emerging Local Transport Plan, the Borough Plan and our climate and poverty declarations. You will work with our Enhanced Partnership, stakeholders and operators to deliver sustainable travel networks which tackle social deprivation and isolation, as well as building connectivity to employment and education and unlocking opportunities for all. You will join the Council at an exciting time, helping to shape our next Local Transport Plan and future BSIPs which will ensure that transport and travel across the Borough plays its part in achieving the core missions set out in the Borough Plan.

As a member of the team, you will gain experience and exposure across the team, gaining broad experience of policy development, local bus and rail.

This is your opportunity to be at the wheel, driving change. If you have a track-record of successful delivery of local bus projects, are adept at building strong partnerships with key stakeholders, and have a passion for how sustainable transport can make a real difference to our individuals and communities, then we would love to hear from you!

In return, you will be playing your part in supporting the Council’s vision for a stronger future, helping to achieve healthier, inclusive and thriving communities within a high performing council dedicated to combatting climate change and tackling poverty. You will also receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service. You will be supported to work flexibly and have access to a range of benefits in terms of reward, wellbeing and development.

The role is permanent, and candidates must hold a driving licence and have use of a car to travel for work purposes. No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

For an informal discussion about the role, please Lynne McKie Principal Transport Planner: Bus Strategy and Delivery (lynne.mckie@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy as soon as we have received enough applications for the role, therefore we encourage you to make your application without delay.