Senior Strategic Transport Planner

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Senior Strategic Transport Planner at Suffolk County Council improving mobility and shaping future transport across Suffolk. Leading development of transport policies and sustainable solutions in collaboration with stakeholders.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeIpswich • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £40,777 - £47,054 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

help to create better places and a strong, sustainable and fairer economy by improving the mobility network
play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transport across Suffolk, bringing strategic insight and a proven ability to tackle complex, unstructured challenges
lead the development and delivery of key transport policies and the Suffolk Local Transport Plan
collaborate across directorates and with a wide range of stakeholders, including councillors and local partners, to drive forward sustainable growth and coordinated transport solutions
develop forward-thinking strategies such as decarbonisation, rural mobility and behaviour change, while keeping pace with emerging legislation, guidance and funding opportunities
manage projects, assessing complex transport issues, and delivering practical, place-based solutions, overseeing budgets and ensuring successful implementation of schemes that make a real difference to communities across Suffolk

Requirements

What you’ll need

a genuine interest in integrated mobility services and highways management
a high-level understanding of relevant policy, highway design and construction standards
strong communication skills, with the confidence to speak to a variety of audiences and to build positive relationships with communities, colleagues, and transport service providers
good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively
a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
the ability to work independently while also being a supportive team player.
knowledge of transport legislation and guidance such as the Traffic Management Act 2004 and Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport
experience in transport planning or shared or passenger transport services
Familiarity with data analysis and interpretation, and transport- and/or agent-based modelling.

Benefits

Comp & perks

up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

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Hard Skills & Tools

Transport PlanningHighway DesignProject ManagementData AnalysisTransport Modelling

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationRelationship Building