Transport Planner, Southend, Essex Your new role Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking to appoint a full-time Transport Planner in a fixed-term capacity until 31/03/2026 with the possibility of an extension.The successful candidate will assist with the provision of transport studies, policies and, specifically, the Council''s statutory Local Transport Plan (LTP).There will be a need to research, write and help consult on transport policies, such as the statutory Local Transport Plan. You will carry out transport research, using various methods and software packages, such as GIS, DfT toolkits etc, which will inform policies/schemes. Provide professional advice on planning applications regarding transport policy, sustainable travel etc. Assist with the Project Management of the Multi-Modal Transport Model and work with procurement, to write specifications to tender for projects as well as undertaking and analysing traffic surveys and data.Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. You are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week. However, if you are located further from Essex, the manager is happy to look at fully hybrid working. This will be on a case-by-case basis.What you''ll need to succeed To be successful in the position, it is essential that you hold a degree in a related subject and/or experience in a Transport Planning role within the public sector.You are required to have expert knowledge in the relevant ..... full job details .....