Associate Transport Planner

Description:

We are an award-winning building design consultancy and 2024 is looking to be our busiest year yet. With exciting new projects coming up with our Partner North Yorkshire Council and private sector clients, we are looking for an Associate Transport Planner to join us at Align Property Partners. This is a brand-new role with Align, giving you the opportunity to take a lead in the business and truly make it your own.

As an Associate, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading a dedicated team of transport planners & engineers. This position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to build and manage their own team while benefiting from the support and guidance of the APP multidisciplinary group. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the growth and success of our transportation planning initiatives. You will be responsible for establishing best practices, driving innovation, and contributing to the success of our Highway Schemes and range of development projects.

For this role you will use your extensive experience to deliver Transport Statements, Assessments, Travel Plans, check roundabout and junction capacity, provide preliminary highway design input and arrange traffic count and speed data for a wide range of schemes. Using transportation software packages of your choice, you will work with our Architects, Highways, Civils & Structural Engineers to deliver a wide range of both Public and Private sector projects.

“Our people are what makes us who we are as a company”

To be successful in this position, you will be able to demonstrate the following essential skills and qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with post-qualification experience that enables you to manage project delivery and provide leadership within an engineering consultancy.
• Proven record delivering Transport Assessments/Statements, Travel Plans, Junction / Roundabout capacity modelling, high level junction & highway design incl adoption, visibility requirements and Swept Path Analysis. Deep knowledge of the regulatory system to ensure that designs and projects comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in engineering software tools, such as Autocad (civil 3d preferable), ARCADY/PICADY, PDS Line and Sign etc.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Able to communicate effectively with team members, clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities and build strong, working relationships.
• Leadership skills such as mentoring & team building, and engage in activities involved in staying up to date with the latest advancements, technologies, and industry trends to provide cutting-edge solutions and maintain your expertise.
• Membership with ICE / IHE /CIHT or working towards membership.
• Full UK driving license.