Principal Consultant Transport Planning

Around the world, SYSTRA's specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.
For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs.
With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.
Context
SYSTRA Ireland are recruiting for a Principal Consultant in the Transport Planning Team, based in our Dublin or Cork offices, to support the delivery of a diverse range of innovative sustainable transport projects across Ireland.
This is an exciting period of growth for our business in Ireland, providing great opportunities for talented people to further their careers and work with key clients and on leading Transport Infrastructure projects.
Missions/Main Duties
The Principal Consultant will be responsible for developing successful proposals as well as managing and delivering projects involving sustainable transport plans and strategies, network development, feasibility studies, transport appraisal, funding bids and policy & strategy development.
The role will be focused in the field of local, low carbon and sustainable transport including active travel, public transport, new mobility and decarbonisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing technical staff, project budgets and dealing with clients and stakeholders in project delivery.
Act as Project Manager for sustainable transport projects across Ireland.
Project manage schemes with control over project budgets and deliver effective resource planning to meet project needs.
Ensure work produced is technically accurate and delivered in accordance with the appropriate standards.
Manage the production of scheme deliverables.
Prepare technical documents, presentations and reports to a high standard.
Identify and secure new business opportunities, including supporting with the preparation of fee proposals and tender submissions to win new work.
Profile/Skills
Broad range of transport planning skills including significant experience of developing and delivering transport planning projects within the field of Sustainable and Active Travel.
Knowledge of the relevant policy context, appraisal and design guidance, and available funding streams.
Successful track record in Project Management.
The ability to form constructive, lasting relationships with clients and professional partners.
Confident in client facing roles with the ability to undertake client-facing tasks with little supervision.
Experience in developing proposals and winning new work advantageous.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Excellent analytical skills to inform decision making, including spreadsheet and GIS analysis.
Experience of people and resource management to efficiently deliver projects and support skills development within the wider team.
Line management experience advantageous but not essential.
Developing Sustainable Transport and decarbonisation policies, strategies and plans (including Local Transport Plans), multi-modal network development, options appraisal, and feasibility studies for public transport, walking, cycling and placemaking schemes.
Experience of preparing and delivering engagement and consultation activities with a range of stakeholders.
Travel Survey specification development and management.
Experience of appraising transport options using both qualitative and quantitative methods to identify optimum solutions.
Management and delivery of Business Cases.
Experience of travel demand management and behaviour change initiatives, including associated marketing and communications.
Why SYSTRA?
Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do.
We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders.
We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
Flexibility
Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work.
We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working.
We also recognise that life doesn't always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.
Diversity & Inclusion
We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment.
Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable.
We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.
It's no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported.
Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support.
We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.
Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey.
If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email: where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect.
We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.
As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role - you could still be just what we are looking for.