Principal Transport Planner

Principal Transport Planner

Job Type: Permanent (Full Time)

Location: Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds or Manchester (Preferable)

As part of the RSK Group, SCP Transport are looking to build on recent successes and expand operations. We are looking for people to help us continue this path – all opportunities are open to further progression through a sustained demonstration of increased ability and high level of commitment.

The Role:

As a Principal Transport Planner you will possess the necessary experience, knowledge and technical expertise to assist the project manager on each commission for which their support and assistance is required. You should have excellent knowledge of national and local planning guidance and technical design standards and be up-to-date with the latest tools available to ensure the accuracy of the advice given in the field of transport planning.

SCP works in a wide range of sectors including retail, residential, education, employment and health, amongst others. Projects are varied from small scale up to nationally significant DCO schemes. The role will suit an enthusiastic candidate who enjoys a fast-paced environment and who has excellent communication skills.

You will have the opportunity to provide essential support for more senior personnel to ensure successful delivery of a commission and to provide expertise and assistance in all aspects of highway engineering and transportation planning, whilst also mentoring more junior members of staff.

You will require an ability to be proactive in undertaking work and will require a good understanding and practical experience of the financial and project management skills required to ensure that the firm’s competitiveness in the marketplace is retained. The role will also require attendance at networking events and involvement in bidding for and winning new work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the transport planning aspects of development planning projects, from site promotion through to planning submission and post-consent stages.
• Support senior staff on larger project delivery and Project Manage smaller schemes where necessary.
• Lead author and review key documents such as Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Environmental Statement chapters, Travel Plans, and Access Feasibility Studies.
• Conduct and oversee junction capacity assessments (e.g. using Junctions, LinSig).
• Provide expert advice on preliminary highway design, access, servicing, parking, active travel and public transport strategies to support development proposals.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, delivering high-quality service and building long-term relationships.
• Represent or assist in representing clients at planning committees, , and public consultations, input into appeals as required, and liaise and negotiate with local planning and highway authorities.
• Provide technical and strategic input to masterplans, site layouts, and development frameworks.
• To assist senior personnel in the identification of the necessary internal and external resources and skills required to fulfil the obligations of each and every commission to the budget and timescale agreed with the client.
• Liaise/meet with other consultants and external members of the project team where necessary to ensure co-ordination of information and resources.
• To have a full understanding of local and national planning policies and guidelines insofar as they relate to transportation and development.

Key Skills & Experience:

You will be expected to have excellent written and oral communication skills and able to delegate work and supervise and mentor more junior members of the team. This role would require at least 8 years relevant experience at a consultancy or local authority.

You will have excellent knowledge of the key principles and techniques of transportation planning and traffic engineering, , and the planning system and development control process. You should also have proven project management experience and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

A Relevant degree, such as geography / engineering / planning (various are applicable) or MSc in Transport Planning or HND would be desirable, along with a relevant professional qualification or accreditation.

Other desirable experience includes inputs to Environmental Statements, preparation of Local Authority transport plans and strategies, and experience in microsimulation modelling techniques.

This role will require a full UK driving licence.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of attention to detail.
• Good team player with leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Commitment to producing high quality work and to promoting the reputation of the company.
• Excellent focus on continuous professional development.
• Commitment to SCP’s policy of equal opportunity and to work harmoniously with colleagues of all cultures and backgrounds.

Company Benefits:

We work at well-located, friendly, sociable offices for a minimum of 2 days per week. There are regular opportunities for further training (both internal and external), personal development and collaboration across SCP and RSK.

• Salary between £50,000 to £59,000 per annum.
• 35 hour working week.
• Non- Contributory Pension Scheme of 8%.
• Life Assurance.
• An assigned line-manager
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, private health care and discounted gym memberships.
• One professional subscription per annum and support towards accreditation of a relevant professional body.

Apply today or for any further information or queries please do get in touch.

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In January 2022, we joined the RSK group: a merger that mirrors each company’s commitment to an engaging and open company culture. We highly value our people’s input, building strong and mutually beneficial relationships with our clients, and the desire to grow a strong and sustainable business. SCP will continue to serve its clients without any fundamental changes except by expanding our geographical capabilities and our team.

SCP is a specialist transportation planning, highway, and drainage infrastructure design consultancy that has been offering multi-disciplinary professional services to the private and public sectors since 1991. We have offices located strategically around the UK, including offices in Manchester, Leeds, and London. Our service grouping includes advising and supporting at the master-planning stages of development proposals, conducting detailed assessments for approvals processes and the implementation stages. The business also has long-established expert witness relationships with planning barristers across the UK.

SCP is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?