Associate Transport Planner

About the Role

We are looking for a technically proficient Associate or Senior Associate Transport Planner to influence the future of transport planning and appraisal initiatives across Ireland and the UK. This role involves tackling complex multi-modal transport challenges, leading technical workstreams, engaging closely with clients, and integrating innovative approaches such as digital tools and AI into project execution. You'll work within a specialist team handling projects from short advisory inputs to multi-billion-euro infrastructure developments, mentoring junior planners, improving methodologies, and establishing yourself as an expert in transport appraisal and modelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technically complex projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Act as primary client liaison to understand requirements and provide solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams, track progress against budgets and schedules, and maintain high standards.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through coaching, technical support, and quality reviews.
• Drive business development, innovation, and methodological enhancements, including integrating digital and AI technologies.
• Progress toward recognized subject-matter expertise within the organisation and broader industry.

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 8 degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Planning, Physics, Economics, Mathematics, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience delivering major transport planning projects.
• Strong technical, analytical, and report writing skills.
• Desirable: Level 9 postgraduate Master’s degree in Transport Planning, Operational Research, Statistics, or similar.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution is advantageous.
• Project management qualification such as APMP is a plus.
• Experience working on large-scale public-sector infrastructure projects.

Technical Competences

• In-depth knowledge of UK and Irish transport planning principles, including business case development and appraisal frameworks (TAG, PAG, Green Book, TAF).
• Familiarity with transport appraisal tools such as TUBA and COBALT.
• Experience in rail scheme development and multi-modal transport modelling using software like CUBE, SATURN, VISUM, VISSIM, Junctions, or LinSig.
• Ability to develop tailored analytical tools and solutions, as well as conducting quality assurance checks.

Project and Client Management

• Proven capability to lead multi-disciplinary transport planning projects, managing multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding to deliver cost-effective project results.
• Effective communication skills to build client relationships, present expert advice, and deliver client-ready reports.
• Ability to contribute meaningfully to collaborative decision-making and stakeholder engagement.

Working Environment

This position is based in any of our Ireland offices – Galway, Dublin, Cork, or Kilkenny – with travel typically required for client meetings, particularly in Dublin, and collaboration with Cork colleagues.

About Us

We are a worldwide consulting and engineering firm delivering sustainable, resilient solutions on projects spanning the local to international scale. Our Ireland, UK, and Netherlands operations comprise over 6,000 employees committed to scientific leadership and innovation. We foster a collaborative culture that encourages personal development, creativity, and high-quality client engagement.

Inclusion and Accessibility

We are committed to fair employment practices and will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates or employees needing accommodations during recruitment or employment, such as alterations to work schedules, training methods, or workspace setup. Please notify us if assistance is required.

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