Warrington has always been a welcoming town, but if you’re a skilled transport professional, you could be in for an even warmer reception than most. That’s because, as part of its drive to recruit the very best people, Warrington Borough Council’s Transport Department is currently offering a £2,500 - £3,500 ‘Golden Hello’ to whoever takes on the following roles:
Principal Transport Planner
£31,606 – £34,140 plus Welcome Payment of £3,500
Warrington – Ref: XXX
Join us and you’ll help to develop and produce the Borough’s Local Transport Plan, leading the production of its associated delivery and progress reports and also laying a key role in monitoring its performance.
To impress us, you will need some experience of working with public bodies, consultants, contractors and members of the public to ensure the effective delivery of transport and highways schemes.
To stand out you’ll need a proven track record of achieving and managing change, coupled with demonstrable experience of leading and delivering sustainable transportation programmes. Great leadership and interpersonal skills are also essential, as is the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate with a wide range of audiences.
Graduate Transport Assistants
Transport Planning (1 x permanent, 1 x 12 month fixed term contract) £21,412 - £27,594 plus Welcome Payment of £2,500 for the permanent position Warrington –
Ref: XXX
You’ll be involved in everything from pedestrian and cycle schemes, to major public transport and congestion reduction initiatives, playing your own part in the future development of a town that’s set to become one of the UK’s major transport hubs. When you’re not seeing projects through from initial planning through to final delivery, you’ll have the opportunity to help develop transport models using programs like SATURN and Paramics You must be appropriately qualified for the job and, ideally, have experience of working within a transportation or highways environment.
Principal Engineer (Network Development and Control)
£31,606 – £34,140 plus Welcome Payment of £3,500
Warrington – Ref: XXX
In this position you’ll manage the provision of highway and transportation advice on both land use allocations and individual planning applications. You’ll also play a big role in supporting our Local Transport Plan, ensuring that income and expenditure are accurately monitored at all times.
To be considered, you’ll need to combine significant post qualifying experience at Senior Officer Level with great interpersonal, report writing and presentation skills.
Senior Engineer (Network
Development and Control)
£23,749 – £27,594 plus Welcome Payment of £2,500
Warrington – Ref: XXX
As well as working closely with developers to ensure that new projects are serviced by an appropriate standard of transportation infrastructure, you’ll also be relied on to assess the impact of such developments on the existing transport situation in Warrington.
For an informal discussion, please contact Steve Hunter on 01925 442684.
CRB Clearance will be required.
Closing Date: Friday XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2008