Associate Partner - Transport Planner

Access Talent Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal/Associate Highways Engineer to lead projects and mentor junior staff within a dynamic consultancy. This role involves leveraging extensive transport planning experience to deliver high-quality technical advice and manage client relationships effectively. As a key member of the team, you will contribute to the overall success of the business while ensuring that projects meet deadlines and budgets. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment, this position is ideal for you.

Qualifications

• Around 10 years of experience in transport planning and development.
• Proven project management skills with technical knowledge in transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality technical transport advice on development projects.
• Manage projects, deadlines, and budgets effectively.

Skills

Transport Planning

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Technical Proficiency in Industry Software

Communication Skills

Education

Chartered Membership in Relevant Institution

Postgraduate Degree in Relevant Field

Tools

TRICS

TEMPRO

Junctions 10

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We are seeking an experienced candidate for a senior appointment, reporting directly to the Partners, with a strong working knowledge of development planning (transport) and proven project management skills, ideally with a record of managing and developing commercial client relationships and around ten years’ postgraduate experience. This will include:

Candidate Profile:

• Circa 10 years transport planning background in a development planning role.
• Sound technical skills/knowledge in the transport planning field (e.g. Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access appraisals, highway design, modelling, etc.).
• Technical knowledge and proficiency in all relevant industry software (e.g. TRICS, TEMPRO, Junctions 10).
• Experience in the successful delivery of multiple projects of varying scales and complexity, including the management/leading of project teams.
• Strong communication skills, including representing clients at meetings with stakeholders.
• Experience in attending public consultations and/or Inquiries.
• Experience of developing and maintaining client relationships and business contacts.
• Chartered Member of a relevant and recognised professional institution.

Responsibilities:

• Providing high-quality technical transport and highways advice on numerous development planning projects.
• Planning and managing projects including setting and meeting deadlines/budgets alongside providing a high-quality product.
• Responsibility for contributing to the commercial success of the business and managing/developing key client relationships.
• Providing input to the business management team including developing business plans and delivering the agreed targets.
• Taking responsibility for specific aspects of the day-to-day running of the Basingstoke/London office including dealing with administrative/non-technical issues alongside technical projects.
• Establishing and maintaining excellent internal and external relationships, ensuring effective communication of objectives and plans both orally and in writing, including providing coaching/mentoring to junior members of staff.

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 Per Annum

Sector: Transport Infrastructure, Civil & Structural Engineering

Contract Type: Permanent

Town/City: Yorkshire

We are looking for a Principal/Associate Highways Engineer who is looking for the next step to take responsibility within a small consultancy and work alongside the directors. You will be required to be technical and a leader for junior employees.