Principal Consultant (Transport Planning)

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. 

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To be based in our newly expanded Liverpool office, we are recruiting an individual with experience across the Transport Planning discipline to help deliver a range of projects from active travel and public realm to bus, rail and road interventions. AtkinsRéalis, are seeking to build upon existing commissions for Liverpool City Region and for the Merseyside local authorities.  We also deliver projects through our frameworks with Lancashire County Council, TfGM, TfN and a number of the Greater Manchester local authorities.

You will be part of our regional team which works across the north of England, and will also work across our national business, contributing to projects at a national scale for many other local and national government bodies and the private sector. We are also working closely with our clients to support their digital transformation and are developing new initiatives to help them deliver on their Net Zero commitments. 

Your purpose: 

We are looking for an experienced individual who wishes to contribute to a high performing, dynamic team that works seamlessly with our wider national Transport Planning business. Collaborating with specialists from across our business as part of multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll work on flagship regeneration, development and infrastructure projects. We’re a successful team with a well-balanced blend of skills to face our client needs and are looking for an enthusiastic individual to add further value.

What you can bring: 

Successful applicants will be flexible, self-motivated and will be expected to demonstrate a capability in any of the following: 

• Strategic, microsimulation and local transport modelling.
• Scheme appraisal and business case preparation.
• Transport scheme development.
• Multi-modal transport strategies.
• Development of transport strategies and plans (local and strategic)
• Feasibility and corridor Studies.
• Development Planning and Master Planning.

Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for all aspects of the Projects programme and Project Controls.
• You will be responsible for win work activities as Bid Manager or Bid Director.
• Represent and drive Project Controls Policy, attend and guide client progress meetings.
• Responsible for the completion of projects to time and cost.
• Provide regular supervision to junior members of the team as required.
• Familiar with commercial and financial aspects of project management.
• Building relationships with clients and maintaining regular client contact.
• Have a good understanding of Transportation technologies and markets.
• Provision of project performance data, project schedules and reports in a concise and timely manner as required by the projects teams.
• Successful in identifying any project deviations and slippages, reports and communicates issues to senior members of the team.
• Ensuring that all issues within the programme are highlighted and understood by Senior Management and giving appropriate advice.
• Delivering the necessary reports to allow Senior Managers to direct the project appropriately.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis? 

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same. 

Meeting your needs: 

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs. You'll enjoy benefits such as partner discounts, leadership training, professional, accreditations, and career planning for any stage of your career. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk through any adjustments you might need. 

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More about us: 

AtkinsRéalis, is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge, and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world. 

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Training: 

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions. 

Additional Information: 

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 

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