Senior Transport Planner - Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kilkenny

Office/Project Location: Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kilkenny

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location: Office Based / Hybrid

Pay: Salary Negotiable

Experience: 8+ Years

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a leading Irish multidisciplinary Engineering and Project Management Consultancy with operations nationwide. 

Our transport planning and appraisal team supports the wider business providing modelling, undertaking appraisal and developing business cases.

Reflecting the wider Transport Infrastructure work we cover not only road transport but increasingly rail and walking/cycling provision. 

This is an excellent development opportunity for the right candidate, with opportunities for progression.

From day one you will be key to progressing our high-profile projects for public sector clients.

You will also be instrumental in developing junior colleagues and supporting managers in project management, business development, and shaping the future direction of the transport planning and appraisal team. 

Requirements

Level 8 degree in a subject relevant to transport modelling and appraisal (including but not limited to Civil Engineering, Planning, Physics, Economics, Mathematics, Geography).

A postgraduate (Level 9) Masters’ Degree in a relevant subject (such as Transport Planning, Operational Research, Statistics) would be advantageous.

Chartered membership of a relevant professional body would be advantageous.

Relevant experience in the area of transport modelling and transport appraisal. In particular, candidates should be able to scope, deliver and report on transport modelling tasks largely independently.

An understanding of commercial expectations – able to deliver to deadlines and budget constraints.

Experience training and developing junior staff.

Able to deliver reporting – whether technical or non-technical – to a high standard, meeting our clients’ expectations.

Willingness to travel to meet clients, for site visits, and if not based in the team’s main office in Cork, Ireland, to visit on an occasional basis. 

Knowledge and experience of transport modelling and economic appraisal for the UK and/or Irish markets, including at least some of the following:

Strategic modelling (SATURN and/or Visum)

Microsimulation modelling (Vissim)

Public transport/multi-modal modelling

Appraisal tools (TUBA, COBALT)

Junction modelling

GIS in the context of transport planning

Application of relevant appraisal guidance (TAG and/or PAG)

Writing or contributing to transport business cases (UK Treasury Guidance/Irish TAF) 

Complementary IT skills in the context of transport modelling would be advantageous, such as:

GIS

Advanced Excel/VBA

Databases

Python/R

Visualisation tools

AI tools 

Demonstratable understanding of industry trends and best practice

Able to develop bespoke solutions to new problems (for example, new tools or techniques)

A high level of both numerical and report writing ability; able to self-check and check the work of others

Capable of working across multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising as appropriate

Good communication and interpersonal skills to allow you to work effectively within your team and liaise with clients

Package

Competitive Salary depending on Experience

Contact

Aoife Tiernan is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Transport Planner and are interested in roles based in Dublin, Cork, Galway or Kilkenny, you can contact Aoife by e-mail at aoife@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-9696684 for a confidential chat.

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