Transport Officer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Transport Officer to support the planning and delivery of safe, efficient movement across major festivals and city events in Edinburgh. This temporary, six‑month position is office‑based in the city centre with occasional site work during event delivery periods.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver pedestrian and road safety interventions for large‑scale events.
• Develop traffic management plans, pedestrian flow strategies and temporary traffic regulation orders (TTROs).
• Produce traffic management drawings, impact assessments and post‑event evaluations.
• Lead project governance using recognised methodologies and prepare briefings, reports and committee papers for senior stakeholders.
• Chair operational meetings, represent the Council professionally and liaise with multi‑agency partners including emergency services, contractors and event organisers.
• Oversee installation of temporary infrastructure such as signage, barriers and crossings, and conduct site inspections, risk assessments and operational monitoring.
• Support procurement, budgeting, project administration and coordinate contractors to ensure safe, timely delivery of works.

Required profile

• Proven experience in transport planning, event operations, traffic management or public safety.
• Strong stakeholder management across multi‑agency environments.
• Project management experience, preferably with APM or PRINCE2 methodologies.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure in fast‑paced environments.
• Experience managing budgets, financial forecasting and familiarity with local government frameworks.

Required skills

• APM
• PRINCE2