Sefton Council is a vibrant local authority that is already on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Vision 2030.

Why join our Transport Planning team?

The Transport Planning team, which embraces strategic transport planning, highways design and highways development control, plays a vital role in supporting the Councils regeneration ambitions. As such:

• You will play a significant role in the delivery of the Council’s ambitious Growth and Strategic Investment Programme and transformation of the borough’s transportation infrastructure in line with our emerging Low Carbon Transport Strategy.
• You will play a vital role in supporting the Council’s regeneration and Net Zero ambitions.
• You will work on transformation projects being developed for the town centres in Sefton over a long-term programme of activity, giving you the opportunity to be involved from project beginning to end.
• Your role includes involvement in exciting and rewarding projects aimed at supporting active travel, improving highway safety and public realm and implementing new electric vehicle infrastructure.
• You will collaborate with colleagues in other teams across the Council, including Regeneration, Housing and Planning, as well as collaborating with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and other local, regional and national partners.

Your role

Sefton Council is seeking a committed, enthusiastic and experienced Principal Transport Planner, with significant experience in project management, for the development and delivery of transport projects to help shape and deliver our programmes.

Your role will involve the project management of a range of transport projects/business cases from inception to delivery, a contribution to the development of transport policies and strategies and a key role in the management and delivery of the Council’s Transport Capital Programme.

In line with Sefton’s Workforce Vision, you will benefit from being able to work flexibly, both in terms of flexible working hours and through our hybrid working arrangements.

Development opportunities

The Council is committed to supporting staff in their personal development so will aim to provide the necessary experience and opportunities for career development and training.

Interviews to be held: 7th November 2025

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.