An exciting opportunity has arisen to meet the growing portfolio of transport planning projects within one of the UK's leading independent consultancies.聽My client is a specialist design practice聽with an聽integrated approach to Transport, Placemaking and Engineering. Their holistic approach ensures both innovative and deliverable design solutions聽and supports their vision聽to create better places through good design.聽
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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.
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They will also have:
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路Considerable experience in development focused transport planning
路Significant experience in the production of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
路Significant experience of undertaking access feasibility studies and design
路Knowledge and experience of applying design guidance such as LTN 1/20, DMRB, Manual for Streets
路An excellent understanding of the planning process in England
路Excellent communication skills and interface with clients
路Ability to mentor manage and train junior staff
路Ability to contribute / lead on bids and financial proposals
路Excellent Project Management skills
路Strong technical background with experience of industry specific software (ideally including Junctions 9, Linsig, AutoCAD, ArcGIS)
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Rewards and Benefits
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As a member of the team, you can expect:
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路An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
路The opportunity to progress quickly within the firm
路A wide range of challenging projects
路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:
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路Competitive salary
路25 Days annual leave plus the ability to purchase additional days
路Hybrid working arrangements
路Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme
路Private healthcare
路Cycle to Work Scheme
路Techscheme
路Payment of professional subscription
路Membership of our group pension scheme
路Life Assurance
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Principal or Associate Transport Planner
Carrington West
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Reading, Berkshire RG17LT, England
拢50,000 - 拢60,000 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- An exciting opportunity exists for a transport planning role within a leading UK independent consultancy specializing in Transport, Placemaking, and Engineering.
- The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant field and significant experience in development-led Transport Planning, with a focus on project management and client communication.
- Chartership with a professional body is advantageous but not essential, and candidates should possess strong technical skills and experience with industry-specific software.
- The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days of annual leave, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.
- Candidates are expected to have considerable experience in transport assessments and project management, with a minimum of several years in the field.