Key Notes
Scotland and the North East of England form the core project geography for this Edinburgh transport-planning post. The remit includes scheme appraisal, business cases, stakeholder engagement and business development across multiple transport modes. Candidates need a transport-planning background, appraisal understanding and relevant technical experience at their level; the full-time role may involve security clearance, with any requirement discussed at interview.
What You'll Work On
- Contribute to transport-planning project delivery across Scotland and North East England, including scheme appraisal and development of business cases.
- Support stakeholder engagement, transport strategy development and business-development activity alongside the regional Movement & Place team and its national colleagues.
- Work within multidisciplinary teams on transport policy, scheme-performance reviews and the transport aspects of regeneration, development and infrastructure projects.
Why This Role Matters
- Regional scheme decisions gain appraisal and business-case evidence about proposed transport interventions, helping clients evaluate options across different modes and local contexts.
- Development and regeneration work can incorporate transport-policy and performance evidence through collaboration between planners and the other disciplines shaping those projects.
What They Are Looking For
- Domain: The role seeks a transport-planning background: appraisal, strategy, development planning, accessibility and multimodal scheme experience.
- Technical: Relevant capabilities include analytical and numerical skills, interpretation of data and delivery to competing deadlines.
- Stakeholder: Communication, report-writing and collaborative engagement with clients and project teams are sought.
- Eligibility: Security clearance may be required; if so, UKSV may request evidence of five or more years of UK residency. Do not include current or previous clearance details in your application.