Principal Transport Planner

The Senior / Principal Consultant will contribute to a wide range of development-related transport projects. The successful individual will bring between 2-8 years’ experience in transport development planning, gained either within a consultancy or local authority.

This is a hands-on, delivery role that requires strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and project management skills. The postholder will be responsible for delivering projects to the highest technical quality, managing smaller and medium-sized assignments, and interfacing with clients on their projects.

KEY ACCOUNTABLITIES

Applicants should have:

* A good understanding of the principles of transport planning

* Good presentation and technical writing skills

* An ability to manage their own time to meet project deadlines

* An ability to work with other consultancies in multi-discipline teams on development projects including residential, commercial, retail, and leisure developments

* An ability to project manage smaller and medium sized projects

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills

* Experience in preparing and reviewing technical documents, including:

* Transport Assessments

* Travel Plans

* Environmental Statement Chapters

* Experience building, running and understanding the outputs of Junctions 10 and Lin Sig software

* Knowledge of highway design in MfS, DMRB, LTN1/20 and the requirements of Active Travel England and Healthy Streets

* An ability to pursue business development opportunities and build client relationships

* Supporting in negotiations, and attending meetings, with Highway Authorities

* Experience in preparing fee proposals for new projects and budget management

* Inspiring, developing, and mentoring less-experienced members of staff

* TPS/CIHT/CILT Membership