At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead diverse transport planning projects and provide expert advice throughout the planning process.
- Company: Join RGP Consulting Engineers, a friendly and growing consultancy in Godalming.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, pension scheme, and professional development support.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on prestigious projects while mentoring the next generation of planners.
- Qualifications: Five years' experience in UK transport planning and a relevant degree required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
About the Role
RGP Consulting Engineers is seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Transport Planning Consultant to join our expanding Transport Planning team based at our Head Office in Godalming, Surrey.
This is a hybrid position, providing an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of development planning projects across the residential, commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and mixed-use sectors throughout the UK.
The successful candidate will play a leading technical role in the delivery of high-quality transport planning advice, managing projects from initial feasibility through to planning determination and post-consent support.
Working closely with clients, architects, planning consultants and local authorities, you will contribute to the successful delivery of planning applications whilst mentoring junior members of the team and maintaining the high technical standards expected of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a varied portfolio of development planning projects across the UK.
- Prepare, review and oversee the production of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Technical Notes, Access Appraisals and other supporting transport documentation.
- Undertake and review junction capacity assessments using Junctions 11 (including PICADY and ARCADY) and Lin Sig software.
- Provide sound technical advice to clients throughout the planning process, from initial feasibility studies through to planning determination.
- Liaise confidently with Local Planning Authorities, Highway Authorities, statutory consultees and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Mentor and support Graduate and Consultant-level Transport Planners, providing technical guidance and quality assurance.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of current national and local transport planning policy, guidance and industry best practice.
- Contribute to the preparation of fee proposals and project scopes where appropriate.
Essential Requirements
- A minimum of five years' experience within
UK development planning transport consultancy .
- A degree from a UK university in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or another relevant discipline.
- Strong technical knowledge of UK transport planning policy, standards and guidance, including the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
- Demonstrable experience using
- Junctions 11 and
Lin Sig junction modelling software.
- Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple commissions simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage professionally with clients, local authorities and project teams.
- A full UK driving licence.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including Arc GIS or QGIS, would be highly advantageous.
- Experience with additional transport modelling or analysis software, including TRICS and TEMPro.
- Experience in mentoring junior colleagues and undertaking technical review of reports.
- Experience contributing to business development activities, client relationship management and work-winning would be welcomed, although this is not essential for the role.
- Professional Development
Applicants should be actively working towards professional chartership with a recognised institution. Preference is given to candidates pursuing the
CIHT Chartered Transport Planning Professional (CTPP) route. Ideally, applicants will have successfully completed the
Portfolio of Technical Knowledge stage and be progressing towards their Professional Review.
What We Offer
- Hybrid working based from our Head Office in Godalming, Surrey.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Company pension scheme.
- Professional membership subscriptions.
- Structured support towards professional chartership.
- Ongoing technical training and career development.
- Opportunity to work on a wide variety of prestigious development planning projects throughout the UK.
- Friendly, collaborative and growing consultancy environment with genuine opportunities for career progression.
Principal Transport Planner in City of London employer: RGP
RGP is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals in the transport planning field. With opportunities for mentorship and professional growth, employees are encouraged to develop their skills while contributing to impactful UK development projects. The hybrid working model in vibrant London or Surrey allows for a balanced work-life experience, enhancing job satisfaction and overall well-being.
