Network Development Planner (Real Time Information)

The Opportunity and the context

About the Role

We’re looking for a Network Development Planner (Real Time Information) to lead the delivery and expansion of real time passenger information across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough’s bus network.

With over 20 million journeys taken each year, accurate and timely information is vital to passenger confidence. You’ll be responsible for managing the region’s Real Time Information (RTI) system — ensuring it is reliable, effective, and continually improved through innovation and partnership.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:
🔹 Design, deliver, and expand real time passenger information systems (on-street and digital)
🔹 Manage the RTI system contract and consortium of local authorities, ensuring value and performance 📊
🔹 Lead procurement and supplier management for new technology solutions
🔹 Act as a subject matter expert, guiding colleagues and stakeholders on best practice and innovation
🔹 Oversee budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery 💷
🔹 Work collaboratively with councils, operators, and developers to expand access to real time information 🤝
🔹 Engage with passengers and stakeholders to ensure improvements meet community needs

What we're looking for

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone with:
✅ Experience delivering technology-based systems in a public transport environment
✅ Strong contract and budget management skills
✅ Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
✅ A track record of improving passenger information systems
✅ Great communication and influencing skills to work with suppliers, councils, and stakeholders

Desirable:
⭐ Knowledge of DfT standards for transport information
⭐ Familiarity with the UK bus industry and its challenges
⭐ Awareness of political sensitivities in transport planning

Why Join Us?

Why Join Us?

🌟 Lead cutting-edge digital and infrastructure projects to improve passenger confidence
🌟 Shape the future of real time passenger information for the region
🌟 Deliver visible, high-impact improvements that communities rely on every day
🌟 Be part of a collaborative, future-focused public transport team

📅 Apply today and help us deliver smarter, more connected, and passenger-friendly real time information systems across the bus network.

🗓️ Closing date: 22nd September 9am

📩How to Apply:

The full job description can be found here

Please email your cv and covering letter to:recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk

🚫 Right to Work

This role does not offer visa sponsorship. You must have an existing and valid right to work in the UK at the time of application.

🤝Our Commitment

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud supporters of the Care Leavers Covenant and Armed Forces Covenant.

We encourage applicants to complete our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire. Your participation in this process is entirely optional and will not impact your application in any way. The information you provide will be kept confidential and will only be used for internal monitoring purposes. Please click on the link to complete this Equal Opportunities Questionnaire Form. For more information, please visit this page.