If you are passionate about procurement and working for a double award-winning national team, look no further!
Following the devolution of powers to the WMCA, our procurement team have developed and expanded to ensure public money is well spent, and key deliverables are upheld. As part of this development, we have now created a new Contract and Compliance team, reporting into the Head of Procuremen...
Read LessWe are looking for a Principal Transport Planner to join our busy team on a permanent basis.
This is a very varied role which will make full use of your transport planning modelling skills and experience, as part of an expert team, using regionally important tools like MiHam, and Miranda, and emerging new tools related to freight and logistics which you will help develop.
We require someone with excellent strategic planning and modelling skills, able to play a key role in our ambitious transport agenda.
As Principal Transport Planner, your role is crucial to secure funding to help improve the Midlands. Using your Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) and Green Book knowledge, you will be heavily involved in creating business cases and a range of related tasks using all your modelling and analytic skills and experience.
This role requires someone who thrives under pressure and works in a timely manner to meet deadlines. You will be confident and knowledgeable in your field and enjoy building strong relationships at peer and senior level with our local authorities, funders (principally DfT), other partners, and consultants.You will also work closelywith other teams here on the information our teams work relies on, and with teams responsible for project and service delivery too.
We need someone who is highly organised, conscientious, thorough, precise, structured and enthusiastic.
What you will be doing
Whats essential
Location.
The location for this role is Alpha Tower, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1TT with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.
How to apply.
Applying for a role with WMCA is straight forward. Follow these steps to get started.
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Salary and benefits.
We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.
About us.
Midlands Connect researches, develops, and progresses transport projects which will provide the biggest possible environmental, economic, and social benefits for the Midlands and the rest of the UK. Our aim of these improvements is to transform regional and UK gateways, bringing the Midlands closer together and accelerating cost-effective improvements to unlock east-west connectivity that will enable the Midlands economies to work more effectively together.
Were ambitious, forward thinking and determined to find better ways of working, always leading the way in what we do. We trust and support each other to get the job done, and encourage creativity, originality, and curiosity from those who work with us. Were committed to creating an accessible and diverse workplace, one that nurtures an inclusive environment where our people can be themselves.
Our accountable body is the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) who support us through providing HR, finance, and governance support to help deliver our priorities.
WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. Were a Disability Confident Employer with Leader status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.
We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying.
Right to Work in the UK
Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
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This is a very varied role which will make full use of your transport planning modelling skills and experience, as part of an expert team, using regionally important tools like MiHam, and Miranda, and emerging new tools related to freight and logistics which you will help develop.
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