Principal / Associate Transport Planner

First Military Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job description

ML73- Principal / Associate Transport Planner.

Salary: GBP50,000- GBP79,000.

Location: Reading.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Principal / Associate Transport Planner on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsibility of delivery of transport planning projects, including day to day management of projects and clients, fee proposals, change control and invoicing.
• Providing transport planning advice to colleagues and clients.
• Responsible for developing excellent client relationships and securing repeat work.
• Preparation of technical reports and presentations as required in line with company and client requirements as well as national standards and codes of practice.
• Working in collaboration with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design and the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Liaising with the Project Partner and client to keep informed of all developments associated with the project.
• Supporting the Discipline Partner to develop and grow the team.
• Overseeing analyses relating to transport planning and design projects including CAD, GIS, transport modelling, spreadsheet and proprietary modelling coding and interrogation.
• Assisting in the resolution of complex technical issues.
• Document management, including drawing registers.
• Monitoring and managing project budgets and programmes.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree or relevant experience in transport related/numeric subject (e.g., Transport Planning, Mathematics, Geography, Civil Engineering), or equivalent.
• An excellent knowledge of the principles of transport planning including a detailed understanding of policy, relevant design standards, and the requirements of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Team player and leader, self-starter and problem solver with 'Can-do' attitude.
• Confident and outgoing individual.
• Client focused with good interpersonal skills and collaborative working approach with a high level of commitment to quality.
• Relevant experience, including a range of projects across the sectors, preferably within the private sector.
• Commercial awareness and the confidence, ability and experience to provide clear, authoritative advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project.
• A detailed understanding of TRICS for trip generation, the fundamentals of trip distribution, and assessment skills using Junctions 10 and LinSig, CAD, road safety engineering, junction design and assessment.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation or Transport Planning Society or an equivalent professional organisation.
• Full current driving licence.