Associate, Transport Planning in Bristol

We are looking for an experienced Associate Transport Planner with a proven track record in development planning, delivering transport planning projects and ideally within a consultancy background. This senior role in the Transport Development Planning team is designed for an individual with a passion for transport planning through a proactive, can-do attitude and an interest in collaborative working opportunities.

This role would be perfect for either a strong principal transport planner looking for the opportunity to step up into a new role or for an existing Associate looking for a new opportunity in a rapidly growing company. The bulk of your day will be guiding clients and assisting in project delivery and team management. You will be expected to support existing clients and also the development of new business for the consultancy and help drive further growth. As such, private sector experience is required for the successful candidate.

We are looking for a talented individual who can deliver and oversee high-quality technical planning service deliverables from the Bristol or Winchester office, helping build, grow and manage the transport planning team and assisting and work with the wider disciplines at Ridge to continue to build our excellent reputation.

What you need to do to be effective in this role:

• Management and successful delivery of transport planning projects, including day to day management of projects and clients, fee proposals, change control and invoicing.
• Providing transport planning advice to Ridge colleagues and clients.
• Responsible for developing excellent client relationships and securing repeat work.
• Preparation of technical reports and presentations as required in line with company and client requirements as well as national standards, guidance and codes of practice.
• Working in collaboration with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design and the delivery of multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary projects.
• Liaising with the Project Partners and clients to keep informed of all developments associated with the project.
• Supporting the Transport Planning Partners to develop and grow the team.
• Overseeing analyses relating to transport planning and design projects including CAD, GIS, transport modelling, spreadsheet and proprietary modelling coding and interrogation.
• Assisting in the resolution of transport planning technical issues.
• Document management, including drawing registers, project portals and databases.
• Monitoring and managing project budgets and programmes.

The skills and experience you need to have for this role:

• Degree or relevant experience in transport related/numeric subject (e.g., Transport Planning, Mathematics, Geography, Civil Engineering), or equivalent.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation, Chartered Institute of Logics or Transport or Transport Planning Society or an equivalent professional organisation.
• An excellent knowledge of the principles of transport planning including a detailed understanding of policy, relevant design standards, and the requirements of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Relevant experience, including a range of projects across the sectors, preferably within the private sector.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project.
• A detailed understanding of TRICS for trip generation, the fundamentals of trip distribution, and assessment skills using Junctions 10 / 11 and LinSig, CAD, road safety engineering, junction design and assessment.
• Full current driving licence.

Personal Attributes:

• Team player and leader, self-starter and problem solver with 'Can-do' attitude.
• Confident and outgoing individual.
• Client focused with good interpersonal skills and collaborative working approach with a high level of commitment to quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Commercial awareness and the confidence, ability and experience to provide clear, authoritative advice.

Your benefits:

• A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.
• You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.
• Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.
• A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.
• Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.
• Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.
• A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.
• Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge.