Project Manager/ Transport Planner

Posted 08 October 2020
Salary £40 - 50 per hour
Location
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration6 Months
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000023812
Contact NameHarriet Simmonds

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Project Manager/Principal Transport Planner who is well versed in government appraisal of transport projects (WebTAG) to come and join a busy Major Projects team in West Yorkshire.

 
The main duties of the Project Manager/Principal Transport Planner are:
 
·Working with colleagues from within the organisation, other public and private sector organisations, commissioned consultants, Highways England and Rail and Bus operators to deliver successful bids for major highway and transport schemes


·Coordinating and delivering projects on the design, organising and attending public consultation / exhibitions to seek stakeholder consensus on projects and transport policy and strategy alongside other professionals.


The required skills for the Project Manager/Principal Transport Planner are:

·Be able to understand the technical requirements that comprise taking a transport scheme from 'concept' through feasibility design and modelling, programme entry and to outline business case.

·The ability to map out logically and an understanding of, the work packages rewired to develop preferred options, taking into account not just transport impacts, but also regeneration and housing.

·The ability to scope out technical briefs for work packages that assist in the development of a preferred solution.

·A good understanding of transport's contribution to the economy, including the link between transport and wider economic impacts.

 

What you need to do now:


If you are interested in this role and fit the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please contact Harriet at Carrington West on 02393 876051.



FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Harriet at Carrington West on 02393 876051 for more information.

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