Principal/Associate Transport Planner
Posted a week ago by BWB Consulting
Who we are & what we stand for
BWB Consulting is a renowned engineering and environmental design consultancy, celebrated for our commitment to technical excellence and unparalleled client satisfaction. Our dedication to delivering exceptional results has earned us multiple awards, including the prestigious ACE Best Large Consultancy of the year 2022.
Furthermore, we are honoured to hold the Platinum Investors In People rating, and Gold We Invest in Wellbeing rating, a testament to our unwavering focus on our people and our standing as an employer of choice.
Our Commitments:
We strive for excellence in everything we do, delivering top-tier solutions and exceeding client expectations.
We embrace innovation and continuously seek new and better ways to address challenges and drive progress.
We uphold the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all our interactions.
We foster a culture of collaboration, working closely with clients and partners to achieve shared goals.
We are committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, integrating sustainable practices into our work to create a positive impact on the world around us.
Investing in Our People:
Join BWB, a company recognised with the Gold accreditation for We Invest in Wellbeing, highlighting our commitment to exceptional wellbeing practices. We are also proud to maintain our Platinum status in We Invest in People, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. Be part of a team that values continuous improvement and strives to make work better for everyone.
Making a Difference:
When you join BWB, you become part of a community that values your contributions and empowers you to make a difference. Whether it's through your work on impactful projects, engagement with local communities, or advancement of your own career, you will have the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the world.
Join BWB:
If you are looking for a company that values excellence, innovation, and the wellbeing of its people, then BWB Consulting is the place for you. Explore our guide Working for BWB to learn more about why we are an award-winning company and start your journey with us today.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the Transport Directors deliver growth in the region.
- Grow and maintain a Client base through the Account Management process.
- Work with Project Leads and Account Managers, to ensure KPIs are met.
- Working with other members of the Transport Planning Team, other BWB services, private and public sector Clients, architects and planners throughout the project life cycle.
- Supporting the delivery of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Masterplans and other technical reports to support planning applications and associated work.
- Understanding and ability to apply appropriate technical standards (such as Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Manual for Streets and Local Authority Design Guides).
- Lead and support in meetings, including negotiations with Local Authorities and other regulatory bodies.
What you’ll bring
- Have a good Client focussed attitude and be able to demonstrate experience in Client and highway authority relationship management.
- You will be able to demonstrate experience in transport planning for development, including analysis and assessment.
- Ability to assist senior colleagues with dealing with Clients, local authorities and other regulatory bodies.
- Knowledge of Client briefs, fee proposals and the effective delivery of project work.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to communicate well.
- Good technical writing skills are required, and you should be able to demonstrate a sound working competence in the use of MS Office products (including Excel and Word).
- Preparation of Transport Statement/Assessments, Travel Plans, ES Chapters, Access Studies, preparing AADT/AAWT flows for air/noise assessments with some wider experience in technical design and master planning.
- Experience of industry standard junction capacity assessment applications such as Junctions 10 and LinSig, preferably including experience of larger network modelling.
- Experience of preparing and checking figures and drawings using packages such as AutoCAD and GIS.
- Ability to work effectively in an unsupervised environment, leading a piece of work or working within a project team.
- An ability to demonstrate management techniques including project and resource management as well as the mentoring of junior staff, with the view to potentially line managing them accordingly.
- A degree in an analytical subject such as engineering, geography, mathematics or similar.
- Ideally membership of a relevant professional institution (CIHT, CILT, IHE, TPS, ICE).
What We Offer at BWB Consulting:
Empowering You to Be Your Most Authentic Self - We foster an inclusive environment where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work every day.
Competitive Salary - We offer a competitive salary package to recognise and reward your contributions.
Pension - BWB matches 5% of your salary into your pension, helping you save for a secure future.
Generous Holiday Allowance - Enjoy 25 days of annual leave with the option to purchase additional days for more flexibility.
Life Assurance - We provide life assurance coverage of 4 times your salary to offer peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Wellbeing Support - Access qualified, confidential support through Westfield Health to prioritize your mental and physical wellbeing. We also offer a healthcare cash plan to assist with medical expenses.
Driving Your Own Experience - Our values-driven culture empowers you to take ownership of your professional journey and shape your career path and hybrid working options provide flexibility to balance work and personal commitments.
Learning & Development Opportunities - Access personalised, fully funded learning and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge. We also offer support for charterships and paid professional subscriptions to further your professional development.
Other Benefits - Enjoy exclusive savings, discounts, free advice, and other benefits.
Health and Wellness Initiative - Participate in the Cycle to Work scheme to promote physical activity and eco-friendly commuting. Paid volunteering days to give back to your community and make a positive impact. Regular social events to foster team bonding and celebrate achievements. Long service reward scheme to recognise your dedication and commitment to BWB Consulting.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 1242245
- Job ID:
- 222707349
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