Senior Technical Lead - Transport Economics and Business Case

Atkins’ UK Transportation business brings together the capabilities of our Rail, Highway and Local Transport teams, into a single business of 3,000 talented engineering professionals transport planners and consultants. The unique breadth of services in Transportation, combined with our scale, makes Atkins the leading UK transportation infrastructure consultancy. We create a culture and environment to inspire our people, ensure collaboration with our clients and continue to shape the future of mobility.

The transportation infrastructure sector is experiencing unprecedented levels of investment and Atkins is playing lead roles in projects to upgrade existing transport networks to deliver future demand including major new road schemes, high-speed rail as well as extensive public transport enhancements.  Our teams are currently delivering exciting and important policy, strategy, modelling and research projects throughout the transportation sector. We are at the forefront of national and international policy making, supporting key decision makers at al levels; and are also supporting the development of cutting-edge technology in the transport sector.

We have a growth plan to respond to this pipeline of work and are currently recruiting talented individuals to help deliver transport planning projects for our expanding client base.  With over 300 specialists in our Transport Planning business we have the flexibility and resources to provide our clients with an extensive range of services including transport policy and strategy planning, traffic modelling, scheme appraisal, travel demand management and development planning.

The Role

We are currently recruiting an accomplished transport economist to lead our pursuit and delivery of top level public sector transport strategy, transport appraisal and evaluation, for regional and national bodies particularly in the field of transport investment and economic performance.

We would like to discuss this senior position with prospective candidates who can demonstrate an appropriate level of experience and technical expertise.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual for the Bristol Transport Planning team contributing to shaping and growing a high performing, dynamic local team whilst working seamlessly across our national business.

The Candidates

Successful applicants will be flexible, self-motivated and will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent communication skills with strong report writing capability
• Sound technical competence, complimented by a good commercial knowledge of working in a consultancy environment
• Ability to work under pressure and proven success in meeting deadlines
• Confident team worker with ablity to work independently
• Experience of working to time and budget constraints.

Successful candidates will have:

• Appropriate academic and professional qualifications - degree qualified in a relevant discipline (such as Transport Planning, Economics etc)
• Relevant previous experience of working in a Transport Planning Consultancy, in Central Government or a Local Authority
• Experience of developing client relationships and successful work winning activity
• Strong track record of managing teams to successfully deliver against business objectives and targets
• Knowledge and appreciation of current UK transport sector.

It is desirable that candidates will be able to demonstrate technical skills and competencies commensurate with their level of experience in areas such as:

• Local transport planning
• Transport policy/strategy
• Travel planning
• Development planning
• Pedestrian/cyclist planning
• Sustainable transport
• Stakeholder engagement/ public consultation

Rewards and Benefits

Atkins is one of the most respected international design, engineering and project management consultancies in the world. Work with us and you’ll enjoy all the benefits a multinational company can offer — from great employee benefits, to travel and exposure to impressive world-wide clients and projects.

Flexible Working:

Atkins recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements

ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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.

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.