Principal Transport Planner

The Senior / Principal Consultant will contribute to a wide range of development-related transport projects. The successful individual will bring between 2-8 years’ experience in transport development planning, gained either within a consultancy or local authority. This is a hands-on, delivery role that requires strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and project management skills. The postholder will be responsible for delivering projects to the highest technical quality, managing smaller and medium-sized assignments, and interfacing with clients on their projects. KEY ACCOUNTABLITIES Applicants should have: * A good understanding of the principles of transport planning * Good presentation and technical writing skills * An ability to manage their own time to meet project deadlines * An ability to work with other consultancies in multi-discipline teams on development projects including residential, commercial, retail, and leisure developments * An ability to project manage smaller and medium sized projects * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Experience in preparing and reviewing technical documents, including: * Transport Assessments * Travel Plans * Environmental Statement Chapters * Experience building, running and understanding the outputs of Junctions 10 and LinSig software * Knowledge of highway design in MfS, DMRB, LTN1/20 and the requirements of Active Travel England and Healthy Streets * An ability to pursue business development opportunities and build client relationships * Supporting in negotiations, and attending meetings, with Highway Authorities * Experience in preparing fee proposals for new projects and budget management * Inspiring, developing, and mentoring less-experienced members of staff * TPS/CIHT/CILT Membership