An exciting opportunity has arisen to meet the growing portfolio of transport planning projects within one of the UK's leading independent consultancies. My client is a specialist design practice with an integrated approach to Transport, Placemaking and Engineering. Their holistic approach ensures both innovative and deliverable design solutions and supports their vision to create better places through good design.
The role will require working across a range of different projects although the focus will initially be on meeting our commitments on developing planning projects.
Their ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or above (Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography etc.) with significant experience in development led Transport Planning. They should have experience of delivering and project managing across a range of scales (depending on experience and role) with both public and private sector clients with only minimal supervision required. As a confident communicator verbally and in writing, they will be required to present and communicate their ideas clearly and concisely both internally and also to a wide range of external audiences. Chartership with a relevant professional body would be advantageous but not essential.
They will also have:
Considerable experience in development focused transport planning
Significant experience in the production of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
Significant experience of undertaking access feasibility studies and design
Knowledge and experience of applying design guidance such as LTN 1/20, DMRB, Manual for Streets
An excellent understanding of the planning process in England
Excellent communication skills and interface with clients
Ability to mentor manage and train junior staff
Ability to contribute / lead on bids and financial proposals
Excellent Project Management skills
Strong technical background with experience of industry specific software (ideally including Junctions 9, Linsig, AutoCAD, ArcGIS)
Rewards and Benefits
As a member of the team, you can expect:
An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
The opportunity to progress quickly within the firm
A wide range of challenging projects
Ongoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals within the business with a real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional development
They also offer an attractive benefits package that includes:
Competitive salary
25 Days annual leave plus the ability to purchase additional days
Hybrid working arrangements
Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme
Private healthcare
Cycle to Work Scheme
Techscheme
Payment of professional subscription
Membership of our group pension scheme
Life Assurance
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