A new vacancy for a Principal Transport Planner is now available in Fareham or Cambridge to join a large development planning focused Transport Planning team. They are looking for an experienced Transport Planner with at least 7 years experience.
You will know to show that you are able to lead your own Transport Planning team, work with others to win new work across sectors such as residential, commercial, infrastructure and sports & Leisure.
It will be your responsibility to lead and train your team of transport planners whilst be responsible for the quality assurance and technical output of your team. You will be liaising with stakeholders and clients on a daily basis and work with the Associates to identify new revenue streams and make sure that work is delivered on time and within budget.
Principal Transport Planner Requirements
Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
Membership of professional organisation, e.g. CIHT
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 initiativePrincipal Transport Planner 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 awayIf interested in this Principal Transport Planner Position but would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.
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