Associate Partner - Transport Planner

We are seeking an experienced candidate for a senior appointment, reporting directly to the Partners, with a strong working knowledge of development planning (transport) with proven project management skills, ideally with a record of managing and developing commercial client relationships and with around ten years' postgraduate experience. This will include:

• Circa 10 years transport planning background in a development planning role.
• Sound technical skills/knowledge in the transport planning field (e.g. Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access appraisals, highway design, modelling etc.).
• Technical knowledge and proficiency in all relevant industry software (e.g. TRICS, TEMPRO, Junctions 10).
• Experience in the successful delivery of multiple projects of varying scales and complexity, including the management/leading of project teams.
• Strong communication skills, including representing clients at meetings with stakeholders; Associate / Associate Partner
• Experience in attending public consultations and/or Inquiries.
• Experience of developing and maintaining client relationships and business contacts.
• Chartered Member of a relevant and recognised professional institution and ideally

• Providing high quality technical transport and highways advice on numerous development planning projects.
• Planning and managing projects including setting and meeting deadlines/budgets alongside providing a high-quality product.
• Responsibility for contributing to the commercial success of the business and managing / developing key client relationships.
• Providing input to the business management team including developing business plans and delivering the agreed targets.
• Taking responsibility for specific aspects the day to day running of the Basingstoke/London office including dealing with administrative/non technical issues alongside technical projects.
• Establishing and maintaining excellent internal and external relationships, ensuring effective communication of objectives and plans both orally and in writing, including providing coaching / mentoring to junior members of staff.