Transport North East

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Have you ever thought about the complexity, organisation or planning that goes into the North East transport system? Or about the stories behind each passenger on our transport network each day; and how an enhanced future network could unleash the potential of a region and make travel a more seamless experience for its people?

At Transport North East our role is to develop future transport plans and secure the investment to deliver them.

For passengers and freight, Transport North East oversees strategic transport planning at a regional level on behalf of the North East Joint Transport Committee, representing the seven local authorities in our region; and always striving to make our vision evermore real: “Moving to a green, healthy, dynamic and thriving North East”. If you have the skills and enthusiasm to help us to drive our organisation forward, then why not join us on the Transport North East journey? We’d love to hear from you.

Who are we?

Transport North East works to deliver game-changing transport schemes and initiatives. Our goal is to greatly improve the lives of everyone living or working in our region.

We provide strategy, planning and delivery services on behalf of the North East Joint Transport Committee (NEJTC) and work tirelessly to implement our vision of moving to a green, healthy, dynamic and thriving North East. You can find out more here.

Why work for Transport North East

Join Transport North East and become part of a dynamic team that transforms the North East through rebuilding and supporting sustainable economic growth. You will be part of a team that works on exciting, important regional projects across rail, public transport, city planning and much more as we work to implement the North East Transport Plan.

You will work with driven innovators and be granted opportunities to work on your own career path and self.  

We take care of our staff so that they can perform their best, most innovative work and help us move towards our vision of ‘moving to a green, healthy, dynamic and thriving North East.’ Take a look at the vacancies open below if you want to help transform North East transport for future generations.

Employee Benefits

Our benefits package is comprehensive and includes flexible working arrangements to support the wellbeing of our employees alongside:

  • 26 days holidays per year – increasing to 31 after five years continuous local government service.
  • Flexible working hours (core hours, minimum working day, credit / debit arrangements, up to 26 additional flexi days per year).
  • Hybrid working.
  • Contributory career average salary pension scheme.
  • Trade Union membership.
  • Employee Assist Scheme.
  • Cycle2Work Scheme.
  • Corporate Metro Season Ticket Scheme.

Find out more about working at Transport North East


All recruitment opportunities will be posted here and on www.northeastjobs.org.uk

To contact us about future vacancies email info@transportnortheast.gov.uk