Have you got a degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Geography or Town Planning?

Are you interested in formulating policies, designing and developing infrastructure in the highways and public transport sector?

Are you interested how the transport system works and the environmental, social and economic impacts of transport?

If the answer is yes, then this post may be for you.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to support the formulation of transport policy, and the design and development of an extensive and diverse programme of transport projects within Sandwell. The post holders will work in collaboration with other council teams, partner organisations and wider stakeholders.

Applicants must possess degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Town Planning or other qualifications that would permit progression to a masters level qualification in Transport Planning or Spatial Planning.

There has never been a more exciting period to be working in the transport planning sector in Sandwell. In partnership with the regional transport authority, Transport for West Midlands, Sandwell has secured funding from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement, the Active Travel Fund, and Towns Fund. This will deliver a combined programme of projects that amounts to over £160m of investment, as we move towards decarbonising our transport network and addressing its impact on climate change.

The Transportation Planning Team leads on the development of projects ranging from new segregated cycle routes, through transport innovation and future mobility, to major junction upgrades as well as playing a part in the development of several public transport projects being promoted by TfWM. This includes the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill West Midlands Metro extension and infrastructure to support the Bus Service Improvement Plan.

Interviews are likely to take place during July 2025 and will be in-person only at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, West Midlands.

Closing date: 30 June 2025.

For more information or an informal discussion regarding these posts please contact Andy Miller, Strategic Planning & Transportation Manager via email at andy_miller@sandwell.gov.uk or by phoning 0121 569 4249.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk