Overview
Transport Project Officer – NN1 1ED
Our Benefits
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About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated project officer to work in our Highways and Transport Service. You will play a key role in translating our transport plans and strategies into reality, improving connectivity and encouraging travel by sustainable modes. The role will develop transport schemes and programmes of activity included in our plans, and progress them into deliverable interventions. This will include leading on feasibility and design work, stakeholder engagement and accessing funding.
The role will also support the coordination of developer funding secured for transport improvements through the planning process and manage the delivery of non-major transport schemes, some of which would either be wholly, or in part, developer funded.
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of project management methodology and techniques, as well as some experience working in a transport planning or service role. They should be motivated to further develop their project management skills and knowledge of highways and transport service delivery.
About you
You should have a good understanding of project management, and some knowledge of transport, planning and sustainability issues common to a role in local government Highways Department. You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as effective relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers will be key to success. You should be motivated to develop your project management skills and knowledge of transport service delivery. The role holder should be able to work with minimal supervision, work off their own initiative and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. You should be degree educated with an ability to write and present technical reports and have benefitted from project management training.
About us
Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.
Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.
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