Itp

Transport Planning Society; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport consultancy is seeking an experienced transport economist to oversee economic appraisal and project management work. The role involves developing client relationships, leading multidisciplinary projects, and managing consultancy teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong consultancy background and a relevant professional qualification. The position offers a flexible and collaborative work environment with a competitive remuneration package.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Strong consultancy background with a track record in economic appraisal.
• Understanding of place-based economics and financial appraisal techniques.
• Experience in managing and developing consultancy teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee transport economics and financial appraisal workload.
• Provide technical leadership and project management across multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients in the transport sector.

Skills

Economic appraisal

Strategy development

Project management

Client relationship management

Team development

Clear communication

Education

Relevant professional qualification (TPP or equivalent)

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and driven transport economists to manage and oversee the business case, transport economics and financial appraisal workload of the ITP Advisory Group in the UK. With exceptional transport planning technical skills including economic appraisal, strategy and business case development for transport schemes, you'll provide technical leadership and project management support across a range of multidisciplinary projects for new and existing clients and will be expected to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients in the sector.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong consultancy background, with a proven track record of economic appraisal, strategy and business case development for minor and major transport schemes and complex financial and economic appraisal projects for public and private sector clients in the UK.
• Have a sound understanding of place-based economics, land-value uplift/capture, and joined-up land-use and transport planning applications of economic and financial appraisal techniques for spatial growth and urban regeneration scheme proposals.
• Be capable of maintaining relationships with existing ITP public and private sector clients, additionally identifying and realising new commercial opportunities for generating project work from key clients.
• Have a growing network of industry contacts and positive client referrals.
• Have demonstrable experience of managing, inspiring and developing teams of consultancy staff; whilst supporting them on their career journeys.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, using a range of formats to convey complex ideas.
• Hold a relevant professional qualification such as TPP (or equivalent).
• Contribute to the advancement of their profession and the broader industry by:
o Participating in relevant professional associations, working groups, or industry forums. o Sharing expertise through speaking engagements, publications, or thought leadership. o Staying abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices.

At Haskoning, we offer more than just a job. You'll find: - A flexible, friendly, and collaborative working environment. - Opportunities to work on exciting and meaningful projects. - A competitive remuneration package, including salary sacrifice schemes and flexible working arrangements.