Principal Transport Planner

Principal Transport Planner vacancy in Slough

Our client, a multidisciplinary consultancy, are looking for a Principal Transport Planner to join their busy expanding team in Slough.

Currently, due to government guidelines, our client are working successfully remotely and this will apply to the role. 

For for this role you would have a civil engineering degree or equivalent and have significant post graduate experience in a similar/senior role. You would be a member of the relevant institution (e.g. MILT, MICE or MCIHT). Our client will considern applicants who have significant relevant experience in lieu of specified education and professional qualification. You would have a comprehensive understanding of traffic and transportation techniques, highway design and transport planning principles and a proven track record in project design and delivery. You would also have good project management skills.

Within this role your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering sustainable transport strategies, active travel, Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, walking and cycling initiatives
• Developing Local Transport and Cycling and Walking Plans for local authorities
• Delivering air quality strategies and clear air initiatives such as LEZs and CAZs
• Managing staff under his/her team effectively and motivating and encouraging performance
• Assuming responsibility for financial control, quality and technical input for all assigned projects
• Developing new initiatives and pursuing opportunities through business development activities that will raise your personal and the company profile
• Day-to-day supervision and management of technical staff and the direction of staff on projects
• Project managing/directing in accordance with Client requirements
• Ensure all project files are up to date and comply with the QA system
• Contribute to the management of the Transport Planning Team
• Managing client relationships to ensure their needs are met

The benefits for the role include:
27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Private Health Care
Continuous training and development
Yearly Professional Membership of your choice
Plenty of company organised social functions