I am working with an Associate Director to build a brand new Transport Planning team in an award-winning, international multi-disciplinary firm. They now require a Principal Transport Planner to join the team in City Centre Manchester.
You will be working on a mixture of public realm master planning & urban design and private development planning projects. As a Principal Transport Planner, you will be required to take the lead on project delivery, modelling, and report writing.
You will be working alongside other teams including Architects, Civil/Structural Engineers, and the urban design team in order to deliver some of the most iconic projects across the UK. Recent project examples include the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, Royal Albert Halls, and Covent Garden Market.
Principal Transport Planner Responsibilities:
* Undertaking and development of Site Access Appraisals
* Undertaking of Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Design and Access Statements, Transport input into Environmental Assessments, and Travel Plans
* Development of concept designs for highways schemes for access and junction improvements
* Development and mentoring of junior team members
* Development of client relationships
* Producing fee proposals
* Assisting associates in seeking out and securing new opportunities
* Resourcing and financial monitoring and reporting
* Developing good relationships with professions across BDP.
Principal Transport Planner Requirements:
* You will have proven experience working in a Transport Planning consultancy and be comfortable presenting ideas and project work to Clients
* You will have relevant and extensive postgraduate experience and good knowledge of transport planning policy, principles, and standards, particularly those required for development planning, travel planning, and active travel
* You will be a Chartered Transport Planning Professional or Chartered Engineer certified by the Engineering Council
* You will have strong practical knowledge of Linsig, Junctions 9, and preferably experience of using TRACC/similar
* You will have a strong understanding of relevant local and national policy and guidance.
* Your personal skills:
* Highly motivated and passionate about delivering projects to time, budget, and quality
* Organised and methodical with particular attention to detail
* The ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines under pressure
* Have a pragmatic approach and possess strong problem-solving techniques
* Be commercially aware
* Strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships at all levels with clients and employees alike and across all professional disciplines
* Able to manage Client expectations
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with an ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
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