Associate Director Of Transport Planning in London

The role

 

You will be involved in managing a number of complex projects with the team at any one time and lead on the development and delivery of transport planning projects. This will also include the promotion of development sites from site identification/acquisition, planning application submission, discharge of planning conditions and monitoring through the planning process, preparing transport statements, assessments, travel plans and other supporting documentation such as delivery servicing management plans.

As part of the team or lead on projects, you will deliver market leading consultancy advice to clients and co-consultants and be confident in explaining technical matters to decision makers, interested parties and lay people. You will provide support to senior staff as well as having the opportunity to develop your own project management and work winning skills. 

Your key responsibilities will be:

· · Manage client relationships to ensure the securing of work; 
· · Negotiate fee proposals; 
· · Manage work projects in line with client expectations and internal priorities; 
· · Manage and control project finances; 
· · Communicate with colleagues as appropriate; 
· · Continue to update personal knowledge or relevant technical, legal and policy changes;
· · Manage and develop colleagues within project team;
· · Use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions;
· · Maintain continuous professional development;
· · Provide guidance on quality matters and technical issues; and 
· · Seek to “add value” to all projects. 

About us 

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3,000 staff across 6 regions – including over 1100 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer agile working which allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

About you 

You will be an experienced Transport Planner, with a thorough understanding of relevant planning and transport policy and delivery of advice and results for clients. You will ideally have: 

· · A degree in a related subject; 
· · Significant experience in preparing with Transport Statements, Assessments;
· · Ability to set up and run PICADY's and ARCADYS (Junctions 9); 
· · Experience of using LINSIG and ability to understand outputs;
· · Understanding of the principles of micro-simulation and strategic models/modelling; 
· · Knowledge of design standards (DMRB, MfS) and when and how they are used; 
· · Experience of developing access, parking and sustainable transport strategies; 
· · Knowledge of S106 agreements, S278 agreements and Traffic Regulation Orders; 
· · Project management skills with the capability to manage a wide and complex workload; 
· · Ability to work with minimal supervision and have a strong ability to use their own initiative; 
· · Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and 
· · Excellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, co consultants, clients and stakeholders. 
 
To apply 

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