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Principal Transport Planner Consultant

Job Posted: 13 hours ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Godalming, Surrey

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Principal Transport Planning Consultant 

Godalming

£45,000 - £55,000

A growing and well-established multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Transport Planning Consultant to join its expanding Transport Planning team in Godalming.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to take a leading technical role within a growing consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of development planning projects across the residential, commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and mixed-use sectors throughout the UK.

The Role

Lead and manage a varied portfolio of development planning projects across the UK
Prepare, review and oversee Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Technical Notes and Access Appraisals
Undertake and review junction capacity assessments using Junctions 11, PICADY, ARCADY and LinSig
Provide technical advice to clients from initial feasibility through to planning determination and post-consent support
Liaise with Local Planning Authorities, Highway Authorities, statutory consultees and multidisciplinary project teams
Mentor and support Graduate and Consultant-level Transport Planners
Undertake technical reviews and maintain high standards across project delivery
Maintain a strong understanding of current national and local transport planning policy and guidance
Contribute to fee proposals, project scopes and business development activities

The Ideal Candidate

Minimum of 5 years' experience within UK development planning transport consultancy
Degree qualified in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline
Strong technical knowledge of UK transport planning policy, standards and guidance
Demonstrable experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
Proficient in Junctions 11 and LinSig junction modelling software
Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Confident engaging with clients, local authorities and wider project teams
Full UK driving licence
Actively working towards professional chartership with a recognised institution, ideally through the CIHT CTPP route

Desirable Skills and Experience

Experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS
Experience with TRICS and TEMPro
Previous experience mentoring junior colleagues and undertaking technical report reviews
Experience contributing to business development, client relationship management and work-winning

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary based on experience
Hybrid working from the Godalming office
Company pension scheme
Professional membership subscriptions
Structured support towards professional chartership
Ongoing technical training and career development
Opportunity to work on a diverse range of development planning projects across the UK
Friendly, collaborative and growing consultancy environment
Genuine opportunities for career progression

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