Location
5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
£50,537 per annum

About the Role
As Principal Transport Planner (Liveable Neighbourhoods), you will lead the project management and delivery of two major initiatives: the Holborn Liveable Neighbourhood programme and the Better, Safer Kilburn scheme. The Holborn LN programme is an ambitious £55m project aimed at transforming the area into safe, healthy, accessible, and climate-resilient streets, enhancing public spaces and supporting local businesses and attractions such as the British Museum. Currently in feasibility, it is preparing for public consultation in Summer 2026. The Better, Safer Kilburn scheme is a £12m project focused on making the town centre safer and more attractive, improving air quality, encouraging walking and cycling, and creating a welcoming environment. This scheme is approved for delivery and entering implementation phases in partnership with neighbouring boroughs Brent and Westminster.

You will oversee design, consultation, and implementation phases of Healthy Streets schemes within these programmes, coordinating with internal departments and external partners including Transport for London. Your role involves community engagement, ensuring inclusivity and effective outcomes, contributing to strategic initiatives such as urban greening and high street renewal, preparing high-quality reports, managing budgets, and maintaining financial oversight. You will also line manage a Senior Transport Planner, supporting their development and delivery of Healthy Streets projects.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Experience
Proven track record of successful project management and delivery of complex Healthy Streets schemes. Strong understanding of the policy and statutory framework related to Healthy Streets and transport planning. Experience working with multiple stakeholders including TfL, GLA, other boroughs, and external funders. Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality reports and papers for Council Committees, public meetings, and inquiries.

About you
Pro-active and forward-thinking project manager capable of managing overlapping initiatives on time and within budget. Skilled in partnership working and stakeholder engagement. Strong appreciation of streetscape design, accessibility, and sustainability issues. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with elected members and navigate Camden’s political landscape. Professional and expert representation of the Council’s strategic transport priorities at internal and external meetings. Ability to support and oversee junior team members and consultants.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated but implied requirement for relevant professional experience and expertise in transport planning and project management.