RPS Group

Senior Consultant - Transport Planning

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Transport Consultant to join the Transport Team in Abingdon or London, part of our UK Planning Consultancy Division.  We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

What you’ll be doing

You will be working with a strong team of highly knowledgeable consultants giving you the opportunity to demonstrate and enhance your skill set and progress your career. You will have the opportunity to act as Project Manager, provide consultancy advice to our clients, contributing towards the success of the team through the effective delivery of projects and ensuring development of key client relationships.  You will provide support to the Transport Directors and assist in managing the work of graduate and consultant staff.

Who we’re looking for

We’d like you to have a relevant degree along with a demonstrable commitment to professional development and a background of working in professional services/consultancy.  

You will be able to display a good working knowledge of transport modelling software (including Junctions10 and LINSIG), TRICS, TEMPRO, accessibility analysis, transport policy and technical guidance documents.  You will be experienced in preparing technical transport reports including Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Traffic and Transport chapters of Environmental Statements and have a good level of technical ability in undertaking the associated technical analysis work that underpin these. 

Great analytical, problem solving and communication skills are a must as you’ll need to be able to build strong working relationships with your colleagues, clients and external bodies.

What’s in it for you?

We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application.  If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters and then there’ll be a two-stage interview process with the Team. 

All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within seven working days. 

To apply, please follow this link:

https://rpsgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1581?c=rpsgroup

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