I am working with a National Multi-Disciplinary’s Transport Planning team as they look to hire a Principal/Associate Transport Planner in Reading.
This team are working on some unique and interesting Transport Projects including Masterplans, unique development schemes like Red Bull’s F1 HQ and a whole host of residential, education and healthcare sector schemes.
As an Principal/Associate transport Planner, you will be a leading figure in the team, managing your own skills, mentoring junior staff and working with the Transport Planning Director to identify and win new projects with private developers.
Principal/Associate Transport Planner Responsibilities:
* Responsibility of delivery of transport planning projects, including day to day management of projects and clients, fee proposals, change control and invoicing
* Providing transport planning advice to colleagues and clients
* Responsible for developing excellent client relationships and securing repeat work
* Preparation of technical reports and presentations as required in line with company and client requirements as well as national standards and codes of practice
* Liaising with the Project Partner and client to keep informed of all developments associated with the project
* Supporting the Discipline Partner to develop and grow the team
* Overseeing analyses relating to transport planning and design projects including CAD, GIS, transport modelling, spread sheet and proprietary modelling coding and interrogation
Principal/Associate Transport Planner Requirements
* Degree or relevant experience in transport related/numeric subject (e.g., Transport Planning, Mathematics, Geography, Civil Engineering), or equivalent
* An excellent knowledge of the principles of transport planning including a detailed understanding of policy, relevant design standards, and the requirements of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
* Client focused with good interpersonal skills and collaborative working approach with a high level of commitment to quality
* Relevant experience, including a range of projects across the sectors, preferably within the Private Development sector
* Commercial awareness and the confidence, ability and experience to provide clear, authoritative advice
* A detailed understanding of TRICS for trip generation, the fundamentals of trip distribution, and assessment skills using Junctions 10 and LinSig, CAD, road safety engineering, junction design and assessment.
* Member of the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation or Transport Planning Society or an equivalent professional organisation
* Full current driving licence
If interested in this role but would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.