Senior Transport Planner

Pell Frischmann; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in London is seeking a Senior Transport Planner/Engineer to join their team. The role involves preparing Transport Assessments, supporting junior staff, and engaging in various transport planning projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Transport Planning, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. This position offers a hybrid working practice and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Considerable relevant Transport Planning experience required.
• Chartered or working towards membership preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Transport Assessments and Feasibility Studies.
• Mentoring junior staff and assisting in project delivery.
• Liaising with professionals and local authorities.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Numeracy

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Transport Planning

MSc in Transport Planning/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

LinSig

TranSyt

TRICS

TRAVL

Tempro

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About Pell Frischmann:

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.

Appointment Type

Permanent

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Specialism

Transport Planning (Not logistics/Supply chain)

Hours

37.5

Location

London

Working Practice

Hybrid

Job Reference

10615

Main Purpose of the Job

Our London office is looking for a Senior Transport Planner / Engineer to join our growing team engaged in all aspects of transport planning, including Transport Assessments for new developments, masterplanning and urban regeneration projects and Travel Plans. We are looking for keen, outgoing and versatile individuals with a genuine interest in the Transport Planning profession.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Feasibility Studies and Travel Plans.
• Support and work with junior members of staff on the preparation of figures for reports, analysis of data, and drawings of transport improvements including junction designs.
• Expected to work with and prepare spreadsheets and write reports.
• Ability to undertake stand alone junction modelling would be a benefit.
• Ability to use GIS software would be a benefit.
• Ability to prepare Autocad plans for indicative works would be a benefit.
• An interest in developing client contacts and learning business development skills.
• Will have the opportunity to become involved in a wide variety of exciting development projects and will be a critical part of a very busy commercially-focused team with an expanding workload.
• Required to liaise with other professionals including architects and town planners as well as client and local authorities, and hence must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willing to adopt a flexible approach to their role to provide support to colleagues as workload dictates, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure work is delivered correctly and accurately and on time which, on occasion, includes working outside of normal office hours.
• Will benefit from one-to-one training on a wide range of tasks that encompass transport planning.
• Assist in mentoring and supporting junior staff.
• Assist the senior staff and take on technical responsibility of transport project delivery, including trip generation and highway capacity modelling, travel planning and transport strategies
• Resolve problems or issues to support the delivery of projects or design objectives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation in working practices.

What Qualifications, Experience & Skills are; Essential or Preferred to be successful in the role? Examples to consider / add to below;

Qualification

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Transport Planning, Engineering, Town Planning, Geography and/or other numerate degrees.
• MSc in Transport Planning/Engineering (Preferred)
• Chartered or working towards membership(Preferred)

Experience

• Considerable relevant Transport Planning experience (the level of experience will determine what level you come in as).

Skills

• Experience in completing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans for developments
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of staff and clients, both written and spoken.
• Good written English for reports.
• Strong numeracy, analytical and report writing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines both within teams and autonomously.
• Familiarity with the Planning Regulatory Framework.
• Knowledge of planning and transport planning policy and relevant design standards and guidance.
• Experience in at least some of the following: Junctions, LinSig, TranSyt, TRICS, TRAVL, Tempro, AutoCAD, Autotrack, GIS (Preferred)
• Understanding of simple highway / junction design at feasibility/concept design level (Preferred)

We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.

We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.

In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits you can find on the link below!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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