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Hydrock
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Southampton, Hampshire
Senior/Principal Transport Planner
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Job Description
Opportunity for a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to join our exceptional national Transportation division, based in Southampton SO15 2NP. Hydrock is an independently owned multidisciplinary consultancy, of circa 500 staff, operating out of 17 offices. It is 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). You can check out our values here. We are currently growing at 10% per annum. We believe part of our success is looking after our people and our values help create a unique, dynamic, working environment. 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. For additional information on our national division and local Southampton team please check out the links below: Your role will include: As a Senior/Principal 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 * Assistance to senior staff in 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 good team, office and employer. A genuine opportunity to create and to be recognised and rewarded. The remuneration package will include a competitive salary and employer pension contribution, 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. 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. Whilst we assess and manage the impact of COVID-19, we have decided to continue recruiting for our vacancies but do not currently anticipate offering any of the positions until June/July. We are working on the basis this is a pause rather than a stop! We wish you good health and all the best for the coming months.