I am recruiting for a Nationwide multi-disciplinary that has a well established transport planning team across all 7 of their UK offices as they look to bring on board a Principal Transport Planner.
It will be your responsibility to lead all kinds of Development Planning transport schemes including Travel Plans, Transport assessments, junction models etc. You will need to show extensive experience in both producing and leading these schemes in order to be successful in your application.
Although not essential, if you have been involved in/led business development then this would stand you in really good stead to achieve the top end of their Principal salary band at £60,000.
Principal Transport Planner Responsibilities
Carry out and / or oversee the preparation of site appraisals, feasibility studies and pre-application advice
Prepare and / or oversee the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
Undertake and / or oversee the preparation of traffic modelling and junction capacity assessments
Liaise with clients, project team members and local authorities
Prepare fee proposals and invoices and manage job finances on a day to day basis
Attend meetings with clients, local authorities and/or other members of the project team
Oversee and co-ordinate whole projects and packages of work including managing their financesPrincipal Transport Planner Requirements
Qualified to a minimum of degree level in an appropriate subject
A proven ability to lead/manage projects, including their finances
An ability to deal with clients and other professionals
An ability to professionally represent the company
Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Experience in preparing complex Transport Assessments
Experience with undertaking and/or interpreting micro-simulation traffic modelling using Paramics or VISSIM or network modelling using SATURN
Experience of promoting large scale residential development through the Local Plan process, with associated preparation of relevant evidence base
Experience of appearing at and preparing evidence to support Planning Appeals and Public Enquiries as an expert witness
An ability to prepare firm and robust rebuttals to statutory consultees through the planning process including negotiating S106 requests to secure positive results for our clientIf interested in this Principal Transport Planner position in Essex, but perhaps would like to discuss further before formally applying please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.
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