Principal Consultant - Transport Planning

City Science ,
Exeter, Devon
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Location: South East England or Exeter, Devon, South West Term: Permanent and Full time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience ABOUT US City Science is an independent firm of software developers, data scientists, infrastructure experts and sustainable transport planners. Founded out of the need to respond to climate change, we are committed to providing solutions that advance our customers understanding of the systems they operate, helping them reduce waste, improve efficiency and support a better world. OUR TRANSPORT PLANNING BUSINESS City Science has developed award-winning transport data and modelling software - Cadence - which we use to deliver prize-winning consultancy commissions at the forefront of sustainable transport, transport data management, data analysis and transport technology. From our head office in Exeter, we are increasingly partnering with transport authorities, engineering consultancies and other stakeholders in the delivery of complex transport planning commissions across the South West, West Midlands and South East of England. Our Head of Transport Planning is now based in the South East, to build a team and expand our presence across the region and transport planning market. This team will operate virtually, until a south east hub is chosen, aligned with client and staff geographies. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking two highly motivated and talented sustainable transport planning specialists, based in the South East to help drive, influence and cultivate our regional and transport planning growth. Reporting into the Head of Transport Planning, this is an incredible opportunity for the right individuals, to make their mark on the transport sector. Building upon City Science's award-winning products, services and world-class research this role provides the platform to make a transformational impact on the industry and offers the opportunity to play a defining role in the company's growth in the transport sector. Key responsibilities will include: * Taking responsibility for work winning - leading on allocated client business development, taking the role of Bid Manager on tenders and tracking emerging opportunities * Working with the Head of Transport Planning and the Business Development team to grow the regional profile of our key capabilities and increase our influence with Local Authorities and other potential clients * Providing inputs and delivering elements of the transport planning and regional business plans * Project management and technical support for transport planning, modelling, forecasting and appraisal projects, being delivered by virtual teams. Ensuring delivery to a high standard, within budget, on programme and in accordance with client requirements and technical best practice * Preparing technical and client reports, presentations, tender documents and publications * Working closely with the transport data science and development teams to automate processes and support enhancements to the Cadence software * Undertaking management responsibilities which could include line management, staff resourcing, staff development, mentoring and coordinating social activities ABOUT YOU You are an experienced transport planning professional, with particular experience in active travel evidence bases, environmental planning, land use planning and/or transport technology. You have proven ability to apply your knowledge of a range of transport planning principles and techniques to deliver client objectives. You are an effective communicator able to accurately interpret and communicate complex issues to both technical and non-technical audiences. You are passionate about cities, urbanism and transportation, and have a keen eye for innovation and technology and the positive role these can play in society. Overall, you will be a great team player and committed to the team's success. KEY REQUIREMENTS Technical Knowledge * High level of technical competency across a range of transport planning disciplines, with specialist transport planning expertise in active travel evidence bases, environmental planning, land use planning and/or transport technology * Proven experience and understanding including development of local and strategic transport policy at sub-regional, regional and national level and the development of transport infrastructure programmes * Knowledge and experience in multi-modal transport evaluation including strategy, multi-modal transport modelling, forecasting, appraisal, such as the development of feasibility studies, Option Assessment Reports and business cases * Knowledge of transport guidance and best practice (e.g. WebTAG and DMRB) * Experience and detailed knowledge of strategic modelling software packages - particularly SATURN and/or EMME * Experience developing strategic partnerships with clients to win work, including successful public sector competitive tendering Partnership and Business Development Project Management & Delivery * Proven track record in man

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