Senior Transport Planner

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Leading transport planning for award-winning Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy in Cambridge. They are trusted advisors on a multitude of projects at various stages in their project lifecycle, from appraisal through to construction, and in several different sectors, including residential, commercial, and retirement & care. They will make an excellent employer for an experienced planner with consultancy experience.
You will like
The Senior Transport Planner job itself, where you will play a lead role in planning a variety of projects More specifically:
* Write, check and on occasion approve technical reports such as Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and Technical Notes.
* Prepare appeal documentation including Statement of Case and Statement of Common Ground
* Project manage schemes, including budget and time management
* Client / officer liaison and management
* Assist with training junior members of staff
* Ability to complete / review / approve planning drawing requirements, such as visibility splays, vehicle tracking diagrams, access designs etc.
* Attendance at Public Consultation events, project team/client meetings, appeal meetings & Local Highway Authority meetings
* Prepare fee proposals and tenders
* Good understanding of modelling packages, and methodologies to calculate trip generation and distributions
Be adaptable to assist team members and cover project responsibilities while other colleagues are away
You will have
To be successful as a Senior Transport Planner, you will have a healthy mix of the following:
* Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
* Membership of relevant professional organisation
* At least 5 years transport planning experience
* Knowledge and application of national design guidance
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience of working with computer-based systems including Microsoft
You will get
To be successful as Senior Transport Planner, you will enjoy a competitive salary, £40K-£45K DOE + Fantastic Package
* Vitality healthcare
* Salary sacrifice scheme for annual leave
* 24 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with service
* Bonus of 10% if targets are achieved
* Overage bonus
* Bike to work scheme
* Working from home 2 days a week if desired
* Flexible working hours around core hours of 10 - 4
* Free parking on site
You can apply
To the Senior Transport Planner by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or send CV to (url removed)
PS we are also recruiting for a more intermediate level Transport Planner at £35K-£40K, feel free to also apply that one here.
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