1 year contract
Hybrid working
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
Membership of professional organisation
At least 7 years transport planning experience
Extensive Transport Planning experience, demonstrating practical and theoretical specialist knowledge
Experience in managing/training members of staff
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritise workload and delegate tasks
Experience of working with computer-based systems including Microsoft programmes
Ability to work on own initiativeRole Specific Requirements
Write, check and approve technical reports such as Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and Technical Notes.
Good understanding or modelling packages and methodologies to calculate trip generation and distributions
Support preparation of and approve technical drawings where appropriate
Experience in preparing appeal documentation including Statement of Case, Statement of Common Ground and Proof of Evidence
Attendance as expert witness at appeal hearings and/or public inquiries
Project manage schemes, including budget and time management
Client liaison and management
Assist with training and mentoring members of staff to support their career development
Attend, contribute and lead towards meetings as appropriate
Prepare, check and issue fee proposals and tenders
Engage in, and identify, Business Development opportunities including networking events
Develop and inform Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and team strategies
Line management responsibility including holding appraisals
Winning work for the team
Be adaptable to assist team members and cover project responsibilities while other colleagues are away
Behavioural
Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
Disciplined, well organised and conscientious
Promote and respect the principles of confidentiality
Set an example to all staff by demonstrating compliance with the company's policies and procedures and operate within the company values and QMS
Act with honesty and integrity
Be adaptable and look to solve problems
Be willing to go the extra mile to ensure task completion
Have good communication skills and commitment to developing good communication and positive working relationships with colleagues and clients alike
Work well as part of a teamersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit
Salary description
£60.00 - £80.00 per hour