Principal Transport Planner

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SENIOR TRANSPORT PLANNER1 year contractHybrid working Qualifications, Skills & ExperienceDegree level qualification or equivalent experienceMembership of relevant professional organisationAt least 5 years transport planning experienceKnowledge and application of national, regional and local policy and design guidanceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience of working with computer-based systems including Microsoft programmesManage your own workload and delegate tasksProvide high-level initial feedback without benefit of technical assessmentsAbility to step in to assist projects you are not involved with; providing guidance, attending meetings, advising clientRole Specific RequirementsWrite, check and on occasion approve technical reports such as Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and Technical NotesPrepare appeal documentation including Statement of Case and Statement of Common GroundSuccessfully project manage schemes, including budget and time management and requesting additional fees where requiredExcellent client / officer liaison and managementAssist with training junior members of staffAbility to complete / review / approve planning drawing requirements, such as visibility splays, vehicle tracking diagrams, access designs etc with minimal changesIndependent attendance at Public Consultation events, project team/client meetings, appeal meetings & Local Highway Authority meetingsPrepare fee proposals and tenders for all project scalesGood understanding of junction modelling packages, and methodologies to calculate trip generation and distributions, including 'Decide and Provide'Ability to identify and design mitigation schemes to overcome capacity, safety or active travel constraintsComplete access appraisals; including ability to design a variety of access options and provide high level feedback to clientsBe adaptable to assist team members and cover project responsibilities while other colleagues are awayContribution/S106 obligation discussions Behavioural Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressureDisciplined, well organised and conscientiousPromote and respect the principles of confidentialitySet an example to all staff by demonstrating compliance with the company's policies and procedures and operate within the company values and QMSAct with honesty and integrityBe adaptable and look to solve problemsBe willing to go the extra mile to ensure task completionHave good communication skills and commitment to developing good communication and positive working relationships with colleagues and clients alikeWork well as part of a teamersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

TRANSPORT PLANNER1 year contractHybrid working Qualifications, Skills & ExperienceDegree level qualification or equivalentAt least 2 years transport planning experience, ideally exploring membership at a professional organisationWorking knowledge of relevant design guidance & awareness of relevant local planning policies and when to applyExcellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to respond efficiently to demands at a high standardAbility to prioritise workload, work effectively as part of a team and on own initiativeExperience of working with computer-based systems including Microsoft programmesExperience using AutoCAD, TRICs and modelling software Role Specific RequirementsSuccessfully lead and manage small - medium sized projects, including budget and time management, delegating where appropriate with input from senior colleaguesWrite and occasionally check Transport Statements, Technical Notes, Travel Plans and Access AppraisalsPrepare more detailed reports such as Modelling Notes and Transport AssessmentsGood understanding and application of modelling packages, and methodologies to calculate trip generation and distributionsAbility to identify/propose mitigation schemes to assist with highway capacity and active travel improvementsComplete access appraisals; including ability to design a variety of access options and provide high level feedback to clientsAbility to complete / review of planning drawing requirements, such as visibility splays, vehicle tracking diagrams, access designs etc with minimal changes and problem solve where requiredUndertake site visits independently and provide professional opinions accordingly, particularly to inform scheme development at early stages of projectsIndependent attendance at project team, client and Local Highway Authority meetingsHelp preparing material for and attendance at Public ConsultationsDevelopment of good personal and company working relationships with architects/planners/local highways officersComplete fee proposals for small to medium projects and input into larger sites where required Behavioural Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressureDisciplined, well organised and conscientiousPromote and respect the principles of confidentialitySet an example to all staff by demonstrating compliance with the company's policies and procedures and operate within the company values and QMSAct with honesty and integrityBe adaptable and look to solve problemsBe willing to go the extra mile to ensure task completionHave good communication skills and commitment to developing good communication and positive working relationships with colleagues and clients alikeWork well as part of a teamersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.