Sustainable Transport Project

Clyde Gateway Strategic Transport Plan

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Transport Co-ordinator

Organisation: Clyde Gateway

Responsible to: Director of Development

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 2 years to end of 2015 Part Time – 2.5 days per week

Salary: £30,000 pro rata

PURPOSE

To co-ordinate, manage and implement the Clyde Gateway Sustainable Transport Project (CGSTP) from inception to completion.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Coordinate delivery of the CGSTP physical works programme, including:

 Management of design teams using best practice project management techniques to manage the project from inception to completion;

 Coordinate existing work contracts and handovers on behalf of the employer and relevant partner organisations;

 Comply with all current Health and Safety and CDM regulations relating to project delivery;

 Cost management including accurately recording and forecasting current and projected project spend and providing the project partners with regular reports;

 Risk management; and

 Liaison with stakeholders, statutory and regulatory authorities.

Develop, coordinate and integrate Travel Plans in Clyde Gateway, including:

 Work with private sector developers in Clyde Gateway to assist in the development of Green Travel Plans and to ensure coordination and integration with the wider aspirations of Clyde Gateway;

 Comply with and purify planning conditions relating to transport on Clyde Gateway projects throughout the partner organisations boundary areas (Glasgow City Council and South Lanarkshire Council);

 Facilitate and co-ordinate sustainable and environmentally friendly travel and transport plans and align strategies with local authorities and major business etc.; and

 Ensure compliance with local and central government planning and development policies to implement travel plans across the Clyde Gateway boundary area. Coordinate a programme of travel promotion, including:

 Preparation of a signage and marketing strategy for the CGSTP; and

 Linking in with existing partner initiatives to maximise opportunities;

Other CGSTP activity, including:

 Communication with all internal and external stakeholders personally and through working groups, marketing campaigns and other methods as appropriate;

 Processing and providing information in order allow ERDF grant payments to be processed;

 As and when required procurement of services, consultants or materials via public procurement methods or current partners service / call off framework contracts; and

 Aid colleagues in the development and production of delegated or board approval papers. JOB ACTIVITIES

 Taking ownership of the project and managing, stakeholders, partners, consultants and works contractors.

 Responsible for managing and supporting existing and new transport contacts and service.

 Liaising with Transport Scotland, franchise operators, First, Scotrail and Network Rail to secure the delivery and integration of cycle facilities at train stations throughout the Clyde Gateway Area.

 Organising, chairing and recording project progress and work contract meetings as and when required.

 Contributing technical knowledge on transport systems and technologies.

 Liaising with operators to provide knowledge on new technologies and provide project updates.

 Working autonomously and report project progress to line managers and project partners when appropriate.

 Create, develop and implement travel planning initiatives across the Clyde Gateway Area, ensuring that they align with partner organisation requirements.

 Implement the Smarter Choices, Walking & Cycling and Access to Healthcare Action Plan.

 Liaise with local communities and schools to facilitate and encourage sustainable travel throughout Clyde Gateway area

 Co-ordinate and monitor programme for workplace travel plans.

 Liaise with and purify all statutory planning requirements.  Develop and monitor the proposed Clyde Gateway Branded Bus route and then manage the bus stop and shelter improvements as identified by partner organisations.

 Manage project finance, payment of invoices and ERDF grant claim draw downs.

 Facilitate co-ordinate and support Clyde Gateway and partner organisations with regard to organising sustainable transport conferences, training events and community consultations.

 Prepare reports as required for statutory authorities and for internal stage control boundary approvals.

 Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post and as may be reasonably required.

November 2013 PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS  Diploma/ Degree,  Previous or equivalent , in a experience as a relevant discipline travel co-ordinator. and/or 3 years experience in a relevant field EXPERIENCE &  Experience in  Experience in KNOWLEDGE developing and facilitating events delivering transport and workshops projects  Experience of  Experience in working with a dealing with range of partners relevant e.g. community stakeholders groups ,  Experience in stakeholder dealing with the networks, schools public and other agencies

SKILLS & ABILITIES  Project planning  Flexible and and project innovative management skills approach  Excellent  Ability to manage communication and deliver projects skills within a tight  Good inter- timescale personal skills and  Good IT skills the ability to relate  Financial to all types of management people  Monitoring &  Time management evaluation skills skills and the ability to work on own initiative PERSONAL  Self-motivated and  Driving Licence QUALITIES energetic  Non-judgemental, tactful, empathetic and approachable  Trustworthy and reliable  Team player