Principal/Associate Transport Planner

Hydrock ,
Plympton, Devon
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Opportunity for a Principal/Associate Transport Planner to join our exceptional national Transportation division, based in either our Plymouth office, Devon, PL7 5BP or Camborne office, Cornwall, TR14 0HX. Hydrock is an independently owned multidisciplinary consultancy, of circa 500 staff, operating out of 17 offices in the UK. We are one of The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For and a champion of well-being (note our recent Health and Wellbeing Leader of the Year award at the NCE100). We believe part of our success is looking after our people and our values help create a unique, dynamic, working environment. Feedback from our client listening programme and employee surveys indicates we are great to work with, whether providing a service to a client or rewarding employment to an employee! Our national Transportation division currently operate out of Southampton, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Taunton and Camborne. They have a wealth of experience and will offer support, development opportunities and expert advice. Working as part of our national division, you will be exposed to a wide variety of project work and practice. The role: As a Principal/Associate Transport Planner, you will be providing transport inputs relating to clients' development proposals and will work towards solutions which are acceptable to all stakeholders. The ability to articulate and communicate planning ideas, concepts and proposals is essential. Working as part of a highly motivated team, you will encounter a diverse range of projects, which will enhance and develop your skills in: Planning-stage support for a variety of development schemes Writing technical assessment documents for planning submissions Technical assessment of junction performance using a range of traffic modelling software Travel Plans and sustainability assessments Project meetings and site visits Preparing evidence for planning appeals/public inquiries General arrangement design of new junctions and accesses onto the road network Attending public consultation events Meetings with clients and approving authorities The attributes we expect you to bring to the role and company: Someone who enjoys and thrives in finding solutions to complex problems. Excellent people skills and the ability to work as part of a team, but can also immerse themselves into complex individual tasks. Excellent written, numerical and verbal communication skills and a client-focussed approach to work. Experience of writing Transport Assessments/Statements and Travel Plans is essential. Strong working knowledge of TRICS, TEMPRO, Junctions9 (ARCADY/PICADY) and preferably LinSig3. Traffic modelling experience (trip generation and distribution methodologies) and of developing spreadsheet models with a keen eye for detail. Experience of data analysis, interpretation and presentation, in particular using Excel. Degree qualified and preferably a Chartered Member of a relevant institution. Some CAD design skills (particularly in relation to general arrangement junction or car park design) would be advantageous, but are not essential. What can you expect? Inspired and motivated colleagues. A great team, office and employer. A genuine opportunity to create and to be recognised and rewarded. The remuneration package will include a competitive salary, car allowance, employer pension contribution, private medical cover for you and your family, 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to five days), well-being bonus and a wide variety of flexible benefits. There are also little things like a paid day off for good causes and free fresh fruit in every office. Check out our 2019 wrap up video here. We have several team, office, regional and divisional events but 'Challenge Day' is when the whole company comes together for a paid day of fun! Check out our most recent Challenge Day here! A career with Hydrock offers you the chance to achieve your potential in a strongly people-focused and values-led business that provides great opportunities for professional and personal development. Hydrock is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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