Apprentice Transport Planning Technician
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Apprenticeship summary
The Strategic Transport Planning and Investment (STPI) Team is looking to recruit an Apprentice who is committed to complete the 33 month programme to support the team in the development of strategic transport policies, strategies and delivery plans and the delivery of projects within the Council’s Transport Capital Programme.
Closing date: January 23, 2026
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Main Duties:
- Assist, as required, members of the Strategic Transport Planning and Investment team in the development of transport policies and proposals in support of the Council’s corporate strategy and objectives
- Support the collection of necessary transport data and survey information and assist the team in analysis work to help inform strategy and project work
- Assist in the co-ordination and monitoring of the schemes and projects within the Transport Capital Programme
- Provide information on projects and strategies for inclusion in Committee Reports and Briefing Notes
- Assist in the preparation of project/technical reports, dashboards and other information relating to the delivery of projects, including the provision of accurate financial information
- Assist in the preparation of information to be included in consultation and engagement activities
- Attend engagement activities, reviews of potential schemes, site visits, contractor meetings, and on-site commissioning activities
- Contribute to site surveys and measurements
- Maintain accurate records of meetings and site visits as required
- Assist with the investigation of queries and complaints relating to schemes delivered within Transport Planning
- Assist in ensuring that the information on the Councils’ website on the development of schemes and strategy work is maintained and relevant
- Support appropriate monitoring and evaluation plans for schemes when completed, including the procurement and analysis of data
- Demonstrate effective communications with staff, the general public and other stakeholders, including the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Support public consultation events as required
- Assist in the administration and development of focus, co -production and specific interest groups in support the of transport projects and strategies
- Assist the team in the financial monitoring of projects and programmes
- Develop a good overall understanding of National and Regional Transport Policies, Programmes, Design Guides and funding streams
- Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required, which are consistent with the role and level of responsibility of this post
- Level 3 Transport Planning Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- The training will be delivered at the workplace
- Apprentice will receive on-programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and Careers, information, advice and guidance support during the last 2 months of their Apprenticeship contract
- Job-seeking support is also included
Employer
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme. Inclusive Recruitment - We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers. We always recruit the most talented people for any role, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation. We aim to be reflective of the communities that we operate in. We promote diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Visit Inclusive Recruitment (sefton.gov.uk) for further information regarding the Council’s approach to Inclusive Recruitment. Equal Opportunities 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.
Training
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Apprenticeship standard:Transport planning technician (level 3)