Sustainable Transport Officer

Job Description

Based at Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar.

As a Sustainable Transport Officer, you will work within the councils Transport Team, where you will drive and develop the delivery of two cutting edge transport technologies. You will lead exciting projects that drive the transition to net zero travel across Angus. From expanding electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, to improving demand responsive transport (DRT) services, you’ll manage projects from concept to delivery, making a real impact on how people travel every day. DRT is revolutionising access for people in rural Angus communities, and our expansion of EV charging infrastructure spearheading our ambition to develop greener, smarter communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Project managing EV infrastructure development and major transport initiatives
• Leading feasibility studies, design work, and environmental assessments
• Managing budgets, funding streams, and contractor procurement
• Developing and improving demand responsive transport services
• Working closely with partners, stakeholders, and neighbouring authorities
• Supporting innovation through technology and data-driven solutions

About You

You’ll bring a mix of technical knowledge, communication skills, and a proactive mindset, including:

• A relevant HND/Degree or equivalent in a related discipline eg Sustainability, climate change or technology (Civil Engineering, Transport, Geography or Social Sciences
• Knowledge of EV infrastructure and sustainable transport systems
• Project management and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A problem-solving, organised, and self-motivated approach

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of sustainable transport innovation
• Work on impactful projects that benefit communities and the environment
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Collaborate with a passionate, forward-thinking team
• Participate in the council flexitime scheme, as well as flexible and hybrid working

This job is workstyle 5 - Hybrid

You will have the opportunity to benefit from our flexible and agile working practices. This means you will work from home for part of your week and spend some time in council buildings to best suit your work, meetings and collaboration.

Please note interviews will be held - to be confirmed.

Requirements

Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job.

About Angus Council

Please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council for more information about working for Angus Council.

The Individual

We are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. This means we are open to a conversation about working patterns and the flexibility that is available for this role whilst managing the workload.

We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:

Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.