Associate director - Transport Planning / Highways Engineering

About Pell Frischmann:

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.

Appointment Type

Permanent

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Specialism

Transport Planning

Hours

37.5

Location

Exeter or Swindon

Working Practice

Hybrid

Job Reference

10470

Main Purpose of the Job

We are looking for an Associate Director to join our growing Land Development team with a focus on supporting the growth of our team in South West England. Our South West team delivers a mix of transport planning and highway design, including S38 / S278 design and you will have strong experience in one or both of these works areas. We work across both private and public sectors.

You will support the Technical Director for the South West team in work winning, managing project delivery and managing staff including development of early careers colleagues as a part of their Learning and Development.

We are looking for someone who has good connection with associated consultants, particularly town planners and architects and have the potential to generate new opportunities of work and revenue.

We have marked the role as Bristol but the office base would either be Swindon or Exeter, depending on where you are based. We would be looking at hybrid working too, this is something that can be discussed and agreed with the team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To manage projects across a wide range of transport planning and / or highway design areas including site feasibility, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and site access design including S38 / S278.
• Be responsible for teams delivering high quality technical work and for developing staff skills through project delivery.
• To manage and generate new opportunities
• Manage and develop the team reporting to them
• Prepare technical reports, strategy’s and transport solutions
• Implement Traffic and Transport methodologies with the assistant of the supporting technical team
• Liaise with clients and local / national authorities
• Resolve problems or issues to support the delivery of projects or design objectives
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation in working practices

Essential experience required:

• A minimum of 10 years of Transport Planning experience
• Demonstrable track record in winning and delivering projects
• A proven ability to build client relationships
• Experience in highway / junction design at least at the concept and preliminary design level
• Experience of working with public and private sector clients
• Experience in delivering a range of projects across different land uses and scales.
• Develop and manage a team of skilled individuals
• Efficient communication skills, excellent level of written and spoken English

Why Pell Frischmann?

We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.

We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.

In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits you can find on the link below!

Pell Frischmann Benefits