Lead Transport Planner | Hybrid Work & Mentoring

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Flexible/hybrid working

Company pension

Generous holiday

Professional development

Exposure to major projects

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to lead a varied portfolio of UK transport planning projects, working closely with clients, local authorities, developers and other consultants.

Responsibilities include preparing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements, Travel Plans, feasibility studies and sustainable transport strategies; mentoring juniors; building client relationships; and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related discipline.
• Significant experience in transport planning consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport planning and development processes.
• Experience preparing Transport Assessments and/or Transport Statements.
• Experience with Travel Plans and sustainable transport strategies.
• Understanding of highways, access, parking and servicing requirements.
• Experience liaising with local highway and planning authorities.
• Excellent report writing and technical communication.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering projects to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while developing junior colleagues.
• Commercially aware and client-focused.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a varied portfolio of transport planning projects.
• Prepare and review Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
• Prepare Travel Plans and Transport Management Plans.
• Undertake transport feasibility studies and provide strategic transport advice.
• Assess the transport implications of proposed developments.
• Develop access, parking, servicing and sustainable transport strategies.
• Provide transport planning input into masterplans and development proposals.
• Manage relationships with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with highways authorities and negotiate technical matters.
• Support planning applications from initial feasibility through to determination.
• Provide technical input into planning appeals and public inquiries where required.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and deliverables.
• Reviewing and mentoring the work of junior members of the team.
• Support business development and contributing to the continued growth of the consultancy.
• Representing the company at client meetings, stakeholder discussions and industry events.

Skills

UK transport planning

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical report writing

Stakeholder liaison

Independent work

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Transport Planning / related field

Civil Engineering / Geography background

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to lead a varied portfolio of UK transport planning projects, working closely with clients, local authorities, developers and other consultants.

Responsibilities include preparing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements, Travel Plans, feasibility studies and sustainable transport strategies; mentoring juniors; building client relationships; and contributing to business development.