Location
5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
£50,537 - £57,583

Contract Type
Fixed term/Secondment for 36 months

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 while 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 includes community engagement to ensure inclusivity and effective outcomes, contributing to strategic initiatives such as urban greening and high street renewal. You will prepare high-quality reports, manage budgets, and maintain financial oversight while driving innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

You will also line manage a Senior Transport Planner, supporting their delivery of Healthy Streets projects and personal development. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Experience
Strong experience in successful project management and delivery of complex Healthy Streets schemes. Proven ability to manage overlapping initiatives on time and within budget. Experience working within the policy and statutory framework relevant to Healthy Streets and transport planning. Demonstrated effective partnership working and stakeholder management, including liaison with TfL, GLA, other boroughs, and external funders.

About You
Pro-active and forward-thinking project manager with a strong understanding of streetscape design, accessibility, and sustainability. Ability to prepare high-quality papers and reports for Council Committees, public meetings, and other bodies, with potential attendance at appeals and public inquiries. Skilled in working closely and effectively with elected members and understanding Camden’s political landscape. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and expertise in Healthy Streets and Liveable Neighbourhood schemes. Ability to represent the Council’s strategic transport priorities in internal and external meetings. Experience supporting and overseeing the workload of junior team members and consultants.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant professional qualifications and experience in transport planning or related fields are implied.