Providing transport planning services for public bodies - experience covering development management, policy, sustainability and active travel, project management and people development

Looking for permanent or contract work in the South West but willing to contract further afield in London or Midlands area.

Authored new planning policy, specializing in transport, for the strategic local plan; achieving a robust and defendable suite of policies that allowed for local growth whilst ensuring transport is not disadvantaged. Interrogated current data and case studies to establish evidence gaps and challenges then commissioning new research for strong evidence based rebuttals. Negotiated internally with departments, directors and politicians as well as with external companies and statutory… Show more Authored new planning policy, specializing in transport, for the strategic local plan; achieving a robust and defendable suite of policies that allowed for local growth whilst ensuring transport is not disadvantaged. Interrogated current data and case studies to establish evidence gaps and challenges then commissioning new research for strong evidence based rebuttals. Negotiated internally with departments, directors and politicians as well as with external companies and statutory authorities.¬ Delivered the transport and developer contribution chapter early and with legally accurate wording, allowing me to contribute to other policies.¬ Created policies that ensured new development would not increase congestion and overcrowding, whilst unlocking potential for more homes across the borough. ¬ Restyled the whole plan to be focused and clear to a wide audience. Show less

Negotiated major building design changes, junction and road design principals and significant operational procedures with multi-national developers and their agents on strategic level developments. Wrote detailed and accurate responses to strategic applications, ensuring controversial sites, such as Aylesbury could be delivered whilst protecting local amenity. Interpreting and appraising technical information, including traffic modelling, and producing easily understood reports. Managed three… Show more Negotiated major building design changes, junction and road design principals and significant operational procedures with multi-national developers and their agents on strategic level developments. Wrote detailed and accurate responses to strategic applications, ensuring controversial sites, such as Aylesbury could be delivered whilst protecting local amenity. Interpreting and appraising technical information, including traffic modelling, and producing easily understood reports. Managed three air quality transport projects funded by the Mayor of London.¬ Negotiated successfully to provide approximately 10,000 new homes, significant office space, cultural and leisure facilities across the borough, including Aylesbury, Elephant and Castle and Blackfriars.¬ Commissioned technical data to assess reopening an over-ground station, then authored the report with recommendations for local politicians and regional authorities. ¬ Wrote a new sustainable transport policy for the council. Show less

Formulated new policy for cycling and sustainable transport. Briefed and advised ministers for Parliamentary debate, Select Committees, meetings and speeches. Stakeholder manager responsible for delivering projects and policies with internal departments, national stakeholders, charities and lobby groups. Liaised with other teams and departments in delivering press and correspondence responses, including an announcement by the Prime Minister.¬ Formulated bid guidance and application… Show more Formulated new policy for cycling and sustainable transport. Briefed and advised ministers for Parliamentary debate, Select Committees, meetings and speeches. Stakeholder manager responsible for delivering projects and policies with internal departments, national stakeholders, charities and lobby groups. Liaised with other teams and departments in delivering press and correspondence responses, including an announcement by the Prime Minister.¬ Formulated bid guidance and application procedures for local authority funding within strict policy, economic and legislative regulations. Delivering over £114 million of cycle infrastructure. ¬ Wrote briefing pack for the Minister’s debate in the House of Commons, including attendance on the floor of the House to respond live to any ministerial requests for further detail. Redesigned and published monthly newsletter for Local Sustainable Transport Fund. Show less

Line manager for 6 senior officers, providing leadership, coaching and personal development, from which four were promoted. Programme managed the strategic delivery of sustainable freight, school and workplace travel demand management. Undertook tender processes adhering in-house and European procedures.¬ Developed and published annual delivery programme for wider TfL delivery teams based on research and analysis of travel behaviour and demand.¬ Saved many programmes and projects after… Show more Line manager for 6 senior officers, providing leadership, coaching and personal development, from which four were promoted. Programme managed the strategic delivery of sustainable freight, school and workplace travel demand management. Undertook tender processes adhering in-house and European procedures.¬ Developed and published annual delivery programme for wider TfL delivery teams based on research and analysis of travel behaviour and demand.¬ Saved many programmes and projects after significant budget cuts in 2011 through evidence based reappraisal and refocusing on high return projects. ¬ Made strong clear decisions on policy direction and delivery priorities for the Behaviour Change and Land Use Planning departments. Show less

Line manager for 4 officers to ensure we provided all transport responses to planning applications submitted to the borough; s278 highway improvements; street naming and numbering. Negotiated with major developers to contribute financially and strategically to borough objectives. ¬ Delivered the transport responses for the Olympic Park application. ¬ Negotiated financial contributions and land for new Docklands Light Railway station.¬ Provided strategic assessment on proposals to… Show more Line manager for 4 officers to ensure we provided all transport responses to planning applications submitted to the borough; s278 highway improvements; street naming and numbering. Negotiated with major developers to contribute financially and strategically to borough objectives. ¬ Delivered the transport responses for the Olympic Park application. ¬ Negotiated financial contributions and land for new Docklands Light Railway station.¬ Provided strategic assessment on proposals to increase Canary Wharf. Show less

Project managed car clubs across Camden. Event managed 5 car-free days and other events. Designed and delivered transport and urban realm improvements to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and reduce noise and atmospheric pollution. Created, designed and managed green fuel technology projects. Included bidding for funding, marketing, press and advertising, launch events, budget management, outcome analysis and reporting.¬ Delivered redesign of streets in Covent Garden and around the… Show more Project managed car clubs across Camden. Event managed 5 car-free days and other events. Designed and delivered transport and urban realm improvements to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and reduce noise and atmospheric pollution. Created, designed and managed green fuel technology projects. Included bidding for funding, marketing, press and advertising, launch events, budget management, outcome analysis and reporting.¬ Delivered redesign of streets in Covent Garden and around the British Museum.¬ Increased delivery of car clubs and set new standard for London.¬ Set a new standard of car free days that became best practice across Europe. Show less

¬ Property & Facilities Manager: project and budget manager for new store fit-out programme, store refurbishments and maintenance of existing 96 stores. Contract and lease negotiations with leaseholders and centre managers. ¬ Area Manager: responsible for 18 stores across the south coast and Scotland, which represented approximately 50% of the company’s turnover.