Experienced Transport Planners - London, United Kingdom - Pulsar Transport

Description

We are looking for talented and experienced Transport Planners (Senior / Principal / Associate level) specialising in development planning who want to develop their careers and share in our exciting journey.

Pulsar was formed just over three years ago and is a growing transport planning consultancy with an ambitious outlook.

We have a healthy portfolio of work that is rapidly expanding and covers a diverse set of sectors including residential, retail, leisure, employment and education schemes.

Our clients range from large blue chip clients to smaller niche developers.

We are looking for motivated individuals who are enthusiastic about their transport planning careers and want to be part of a cutting-edge consultancy.

We do not believe in pigeon-holing people and provide a stimulating work environment where transport planners will take on (a good level of) responsibility and thrive.

This will often involve a mix of client facing, management and technical tasks. There is also an opportunity to influence the direction of the company, whilst developing your technical skills. At the same time, we advocate a healthy work-life balance and want to enjoy our time at work.

We are based in Central London and are able to offer a competitive salary (+ benefits) with flexible working arrangements and support with training and professional development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing technical work including feasibility advice, design work, data analysis and traffic modelling;
• Mentoring junior members of staff and supporting their professional development;
• Developing transport / highway solutions and identifying mitigation strategies;
• Liaising with clients and other professionals including architects, project managers and town planners; and
• Supporting business development and other activities that assist in the growth of the company.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of staff and clients, both written and verbally.
• Good written English for report writing purposes.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines both within teams and autonomously.
• Enthusiastic, selfmotivated and committed to developing technical knowledge / skills
• Able to work collaboratively within a team and manage junior members of staff
• Knowledge of planning and transport planning policy and relevant design standards and guidance.
• Ability to use / interpret the outputs from transport software including TRICS, LINSIG, ARCADY and PICADY.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of transport planning experience
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Full and clean driving license