Senior Transport Planner

We are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner or Senior Transport Planner to join our Transportation business in the Republic of Ireland. Your focus will be on ensuring technical excellence within our expanding portfolio of transport modelling and appraisal projects, with the opportunity to develop your leadership skills. About The Transport Infrastructure Business Designing and delivering transport systems requires careful consideration of many issues – from the impact on local ecosystems and land uses, to preferred models of funding and the unique needs of communities and customers. We provide technical and advisory services across the entire project lifecycle. We’re proud to have worked on many of the most successful transport projects in Ireland and the UK, including roads and motorways, light and heavy rail, ports and airport upgrades, and sustainable transport projects including greenways and active travel. 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. About The Role 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 help to develop your junior colleagues. Responsibilities

• You will take responsibility for delivery of tasks whilst receiving support for your own development
• Scope and undertake modelling and appraisal tasks within wider projects, being mindful of budget and deadlines
• Support the development of less experienced team members as tasks require
• Draft reports related to modelling, appraisal and transport business cases

About You

• 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.
• An understanding of commercial expectations – able to deliver to deadlines and budget constraints.
• Experience training and developing junior staff would be advantageous
• Able to draft reports – 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, to visit on an occasional basis.

Key Skills/Attributes

• 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
• Demonstrable understanding of industry trends and best practice
• 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

Why RPS for you? You will have the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging projects, different perspectives, styles of thinking and ideas are encouraged. 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 will be joining us on our diversity journey, joining a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing. You will have the choice of work flexibility, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard. We are an accredited training provider and will support your learning and development. A personal development plan and transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you will be supported as far as you want to go. This is a workplace that works for you. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you are not a number, you are part of the solution. RPS, a Tetra Tech Company Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. 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 for solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career. Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.