Associate (Transport Planning)

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate for their Transport Planning team in Dublin or Cork. The role involves managing local transport projects, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and delivering complex transport plans. A strong background in transport planning and project management is required.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant subject and significant experience in Transport Planning, including client liaison and mentoring. The company values collaboration and innovation, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Significant depth of experience in Transport Planning for complex projects.
• Experience in project management including client liaison and engagement.
• Familiarity with report writing and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage local transport plans and sustainable transport projects.
• Effectively manage subconsultants and framework contracts.
• Provide support for work winning and business development.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Transport Planning

Project management

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Tools

Transport Modelling tools

Job description

We are looking for an Associate in our Transport Planning team in Dublin or Cork.

Context

The role requires a strong background in rail and/or road scheme appraisal, local transport plan development or demand management/behaviour change projects, strong client and cross‑discipline stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion to develop others.

Missions / Main Duties

• Appraisal, impact assessment, local transport plans and master planning for sustainable low carbon transport projects across Ireland
• Effectively manage subconsultants, joint venture partners and framework contracts
• Project management and commercial responsibility of proposals
• Ensure successful project delivery to time, cost, quality across multidisciplinary teams
• Identify, develop and maintain relationships with key clients
• Provide support in achieving the targets for work winning and delivery through business development, bid writing and client engagement
• Work with clients to understand ultimate objectives and desired outcomes for each project
• Ensure the effectiveness of our solution in meeting the client’s needs – with excellent analytical, report writing and presentation skills (working with the Graphic Design team to prepare high quality materials as required)
• Develop and deliver effective stakeholder engagement plans and communications material for individual projects as required, including public consultation
• Support/mentor less experienced project/proposal managers
• Introduce the latest techniques and be recognised as an expert both internally and externally
• Undertake technical training, and lead innovation initiatives
• Encourage interaction and cross‑fertilisation of knowledge between technical staff

Profile / Skills

• Degree qualification in a relevant subject
• Significant depth of Transport Planning experience for winning and delivering complex transport projects, including appraisal, technical report writing, master planning, local transport plans and transport demand management
• Depth of project management experience including client liaison and stakeholder engagement
• Familiarity with Transport Modelling tools and techniques would be an advantage
• Strong numerical and Excel skills
• Experience and passion for mentoring and growing less experienced team members, with line management experience an advantage
• Leading multidisciplinary teams
• Chartership in a relevant profession an example