An exciting opportunity has arisen to meet the growing portfolio of projects within one of the UK's leading independent consultancies.
 
My client is a specialist practice with an integrated approach to Transport, Placemaking and Engineering. Their holistic approach ensures both innovative and deliverable design solutions and supports their vision to create better places through good design.
 
The role will require working across a range of different projects although the focus will initially be on meeting commitments on active travel and placemaking projects which are located across a wide spread of geographies.
 
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or above and will have experience of delivering and project managing small to medium sized commissions with both public and private sector clients with only minimal supervision required. As a confident communicator verbally and in writing, they will be required to present and communicate their ideas clearly and concisely both internally and also to a wide range of external audiences.
 
Ideally, the applicant should be able to demonstrate a strong interest in active travel and placemaking and have evidence of planning and designing walking and cycling infrastructure at differing levels of granularity - although detailed design expertise is not required for this position.
 
They are looking for a strategic thinker who is able to apply design standards effectively, someone who is a team player but can operate largely without supervision.
 
They will also have:
 
Expert or emerging knowledge of new cycle design standards
Good knowledge of Healthy Streets / Streets for All / Streets for People design principles
Experience of working with public interest groups and local elected members in some capacity
Project management experience of smaller commissions
 
The following would also be desirable:
 
Expertise in Network Planning techniques, particularly LCWIPs.
Expertise in producing clear and unambiguous design proposals - mainly at concept stage
Expertise in Low Traffic / Active Neighbourhoods
Use of software programmes such as GIS / CAD and / or design packages such as Adobe Illustrator etc
Knowledge of development planning
 
Rewards and Benefits
 
As a member of the team, you can expect:
 
An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
The opportunity to progress quickly within the firm
A wide range of challenging projects
Ongoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals within the business with a real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional development
 
The company also offer an attractive benefits package that includes:
 
Competitive salary
25 Days annual leave plus the ability to purchase additional days
Flexible working arrangements
Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme
Private healthcare
Cycle to Work Scheme
Payment of professional subscription
Membership of the group pension scheme
Life Assurance