Senior Transport Officer (Route Improvement)

Are you passionate about transforming how people travel?

Do you want to shape the future of sustainable, reliable, people focused public transport across one of the fastest growing regions in the country?

If so, this could be your next big challenge.

The starting salary for this role is £47,142 per annum based on working 36 hours per week. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between working remotely and collaborating with colleagues in our office in Woking for a minimum of two days per week.

Our Offer to You:

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious, forward thinking Senior Transport Officer (Route Improvement) to lead a major programme of enhancements across Surrey's bus network. You'll drive improvements that make bus service more reliable, easier to use and more attractive for everyday journeys- directly supporting our Surrey Transport Plan and our Bus Service Improvement Plan.

In this influential role, you will lead the end to end corridor studies that shape our future investment programme, working collaboratively to identify infrastructure improvements that delivers real and measurable benefits to passengers and our bus operators.

This is a role with real impact: your work will help increase bus ridership, reduce car dependency, and support Surrey's wider environmental and economic ambitions. You'll be at the heart of this bridging strategy and delivery and making change happen on the ground.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading bus corridor improvement studies to develop a prioritised, costed programme of interventions
• Using data, evidence and engagement to identify opportunities that improve reliability, journey times, passenger accessibility and the customer experience
• Working closely with stakeholders across transport providers, central government, and internal colleagues
• Support funding bids for bus priority and infrastructure improvements

About You

We're looking for someone who brings a mix of technical public transport insight, collaborative working style and strong project delivery skills. You'll be motivated by challenge, comfortable navigating complexity and passionate about creating public transport systems that work for people and communities.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• A degree (transport, planning, engineering, geography, built environment) or equivalent professional experience
• Experience working with public transport providers
• Strong project management skills and a proven track record of delivery
• Practical experience of scheme identification and development in a highways or public transport setting
• Excellent communication, influencing and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and personal statement.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and Our Life at Surrey Handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact David Ligertwood via email at

The advert closes on the 26th April 2026 with interviews to follow.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.