Associate Transport Planner

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Transport Planner to lead and manage complex transport planning projects. This role involves client relationship management, project delivery, and providing consultancy advice. You will work in a collaborative environment that values professional development and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries and agile working options. If you are passionate about transport planning and eager to contribute to sustainability goals, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company pension

Healthcare offering

Travel insurance

Life insurance

Critical illness cover

25 days annual leave

Agile working hours

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experienced Transport Planner with strong project management skills.
• Ability to prepare Transport Statements and Assessments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships to secure work and negotiate fee proposals.
• Deliver consultancy advice and manage project finances.

Skills

Transport Planning

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Technical Knowledge

Education

Degree in Transport Planning or related field

Tools

PICADY

ARCADY

LINSIG

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The role

You will be involved in managing a number of complex projects with the team at any one time and lead on the development and delivery of transport planning projects. This will also include the promotion of development sites from site identification/acquisition, planning application submission, discharge of planning conditions and monitoring through the planning process, preparing transport statements, assessments, travel plans and other supporting documentation such as delivery servicing management plans.

As part of the team on larger projects or as the lead on smaller projects, you will deliver market leading consultancy advice to clients and co-consultants and be confident in explaining technical matters to decision makers, interested parties and lay people. You will provide support to senior staff as well as having the opportunity to develop your own project management and work winning skills.

Your key responsibilities will be:

1. Manage client relationships to ensure the securing of work;
2. Negotiate fee proposals;
3. Manage work projects in line with client expectations and internal priorities;
4. Manage and control project finances;
5. Communicate with colleagues as appropriate;
6. Continue to update personal knowledge of relevant technical, legal and policy changes;
7. Manage and develop colleagues within the project team;
8. Use personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions;
9. Maintain continuous professional development;
10. Provide guidance on quality matters and technical issues; and
11. Seek to “add value” to all projects.

About us

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3,000 staff across 6 regions – including over 1,100 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days’ annual leave, SLR offers agile working which allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family-friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

About you

You will be an experienced Transport Planner, with a thorough understanding of relevant planning and transport policy and delivery of advice and results for clients. You will ideally have:

• A degree in a related subject;
• Significant experience in preparing Transport Statements and Assessments;
• Ability to set up and run PICADY's and ARCADYS (Junctions 9);
• Experience of using LINSIG and ability to understand outputs;
• Understanding of the principles of micro-simulation and strategic models/modelling;
• Knowledge of design standards (DMRB, MfS) and when and how they are used;
• Experience of developing access, parking and sustainable transport strategies;
• Knowledge of S106 agreements, S278 agreements and Traffic Regulation Orders;
• Project management skills with the capability to manage a wide and complex workload;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and have a strong ability to use their own initiative;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, co-consultants, clients and stakeholders.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

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