Principal Transport Planner

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consulting firm in Central London is looking for a Principal Transport Planner to join their team. The role involves developing access strategies for various projects, supporting junior team members, and preparing technical reports. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience in transport planning, knowledge of relevant design standards, and proficiency in AutoCAD. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and numerous benefits, including a discretionary bonus and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Discretionary performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Season travel ticket loan

Cycle to work Scheme

Maternity and Paternity benefits

Individual personal development and training

Sports and social club outings

Professional memberships

Qualifications

• At least 6 years experience in transport planning.
• Practical knowledge of relevant design standards and guidelines.
• Experience in pedestrian and highway capacity modelling.

Responsibilities

• Support junior team members with project delivery.
• Develop multi-modal access strategies for developments.
• Prepare Transport Assessments and other technical reports.
• Attend meetings with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of planning system

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Good writing and numeracy skills

Technical analysis and assessments

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoTrack

Graphics software

Job description

Do you want to work on exciting and challenging projects in a flexible and rewarding work environment? Our client is seeking an ambitious Principal Transport Planner excellent design skills who can make a tangible difference to our projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy team of transport planners in Central London, with flexible in-office time.

Our client works on a wide variety and scale of developments and local authority projects. You will have responsibility supporting senior staff within a talented team, work independently where required, and we will encourage your progress with your professional qualifications or chartership.

What s on offer

• Hybrid working arrangements with core working hours
• Discretionary performance-related bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Season travel ticket loan
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Maternity and Paternity benefits
• Individual personal development and training
• Sports and social club with monthly outings/events
• Continuing professional development and training, including assistance with chartership
• Professional memberships

The role

• Supporting junior members of the team to learn and deliver projects collaboratively
• Helping develops multi-modal access strategies and designs for all kinds of developments and public sector transport projects
• Develop initial concept / feasibility studies for large masterplan sites
• Undertaking technical assessments and analysis across a wide range of transport related subjects
• Preparing technical notes and reports, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Delivery and Service Plans and other assessments
• Playing an active role in the transport related aspects of building and development design
• Attending meetings with clients, architects and planning authorities

What you need to succeed

• At least 6 years experience working in in the transport planning field
• Knowledge of the planning system and transport-related matters, including Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and Environmental Statements
• A practical knowledge of relevant cycling/walking design standards, highway standards and building design guidelines
• Experience of using tools to design elements of the built environment, preferably AutoCAD and other associated Autodesk design software (such as AutoTrack) desirable
• Experience of preparing robust, visually engaging supporting material using a range of graphics software
• Good writing and numeracy skills
• An understanding and skills in pedestrian and highway capacity modelling, preferably some use of PICADY, ARCADY, LinSIG
• Interpersonal skills required to communicate effectively and professionally with the design team, clients, key stakeholders and contractors
• Accuracy and attention to detail with ability to work within deadlines
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, including Excel