Principal Transport Planner

Our clients Transport Planning team is seeking a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to join their growing team in Bristol. The role will include working on a wide range of projects, from higher education, renewable energy, commercial, retail, and residential, to developing transport strategies and supporting with expert witness evidence. You will support private sector clients with taking development proposals through the planning process; and support public sector clients with developing transport and parking strategies, business cases, and scheme development.What’s on offerEmployee Owned Trust benefitsHybrid WorkingTeam EventsHoliday purchase schemeEnhanced parental contributionsLong Term Illness IncomeLife AssuranceCashback on healthcare costsMental Health First AidersCycle to WorkLongterm Service AwardsElectrical Car SchemeChartership Recognition PaymentThe roleYou will be responsible for leading and managing a diverse range of project types, which includes client liaison, financial management, and quality management.You will oversee multiple projects while managing team members involved in project delivery.You will provide support to senior staff and work on developing your own business development and commercial skills.Additionally, you will be a helpful mentor to others and have some exposure to people management responsibilities.What you need to succeedIdeally you will hold a chartered status in a transport related field and have extensive technical knowledge and practical experience.Experience in developing Transport Strategies, Infrastructure Delivery Plans and parking strategies, including delegating resources, managing tight deadlines and client liaison, is essential.You will have expertisein access strategy work, parking strategies, and sustainable transport and be familiar withrelevant agreements, such as S106 and S278, as well as guidelines like the NPPF and the DfT Transport Assessment guidelines.Youwill be proficient in junction capacity modelling software, including Junctions 10 and Linsig.Skills in designing junctions and preparing traffic flow information for Transport Assessments are ..... full job details .....