Principal Transport Planner Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join our Bristol office. You will lead development planning projects, prepare TACs and Travel Plans, and advise clients on transport strategy to maximise deliverability of schemes.

The role requires more than five years' UK development planning experience, a degree in a relevant subject, and commitment to chartership. You will liaise with planning authorities and build strong client relationships, supporting business

Qualifications

• More than five years' experience in UK development planning.
• Committed to working towards chartership.
• Strong technical judgement and clear, confident communication.
• Proven ability to manage projects and client relationships.
• Business development skills, with the ability to identify and develop new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development planning projects from feasibility to planning and appeal.
• Prepare Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans.
• Advise on transport strategy to maximise deliverability.
• Liaise with planning authorities, highway authorities and stakeholders.
• Manage projects, budgets and client relationships.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Principal Transport Planner
Location: Bristol
Salary: 50-60,000 (dependent on experience)

The Opportunity

A well-established transport planning and infrastructure design consultancy is seeking a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to support and lead development planning projects in the Bristol office. The consultancy works with developers, architects and local authorities, and has experience across a wide range of local authority areas and development sectors. Much of its work comes from repeat clients!

The Role

• Lead and support development planning projects from feasibility through to planning and, where required, appeal
• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Advise clients on transport strategy, helping them maximise the value and deliverability of their schemes
• Liaise with planning authorities, highway authorities and other stakeholders
• Manage projects and budgets, and develop strong, lasting client relationships
• Contribute to business development by identifying and pursuing new opportunities

The Candidate

• Degree in a relevant subject
• More than five years' experience in UK development planning
• Committed to working towards relevant chartership
• Strong technical judgement and clear, confident communication
• Proven ability to manage projects and client relationships
• Business development skills, with the ability to identify and develop new opportunities

An established client base is welcomed but is not essential. The client is particularly keen to hear from candidates who can show a track record of winning work or developing new relationships.

Why Apply?

• A collaborative, teamwork-focused culture
• Varied project work across all development sectors
• Scope to shape and grow the client base as the business develops
• Support towards chartership