LET’S TRANSFORM SOCIETY TOGETHER

We’re Sweco.
We’re future planners, city shapers, urban innovators, digital transformers, net zero chasers, community connectors, social enterprisers and lifestyle improvers.
We’re difference makers.
We’re Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy and we are currently looking for a talented and motivated Senior or Principal Consultant to join our team.
This role could be based in our Birmingham or London Offices and can be worked flexibly, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.
The successful candidate will help secure and deliver a range of transport planning projects and contribute to business development. In this role, you’ll be working within a collaborative team environment. You’ll support in the delivery of a wide variety of projects within our growing Appraisal, Strategy & Advisory team and you’ll be involved in a range of activities from bidding through to client management and project delivery. This could include supporting with data analytics, feasibility studies, modelling, transport appraisal, cost benefit analysis and sustainable transport.

ABOUT US

Transforming society together, we’re planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.
Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.
We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.
Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?

You will be leading the delivery of a wide variety of project tasks specifically related to multi-modal transportation aspects. Typically the work is for a range of public and private sector clients covering a range of activities mainly related to transport planning, business case development, cost benefit analysis, and sustainable travel.

CORE DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Contributing to various Transport Planning projects, such as transport business cases, sustainable travel, policy and strategy, and feasibility studies.
• Offering analytical support across all teams, leveraging existing capabilities or acquiring new skills as needed.
• Maintaining client communication to ensure project delivery aligns with their objectives and requirements.
• Ensuring the technical accuracy of all work completed within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Adhering to the Company’s Integrated Management Systems (IMS) in all tasks.
• Providing technical guidance, support, and training to colleagues, and assisting in the mentoring and development of team members where possible.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues from other disciplines as necessary.
• Participating in the preparation and presentation of proposals and bids, including estimating timescales and costs for proposed works.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU’LL POSSESS:

• A degree in a relevant discipline, with a commitment to developing technical skills and progressing towards recognition as a Transport Planning/Engineering Professional (CTPP qualification or equivalent).
• A background in transport planning, contributing to high-profile projects, with knowledge in areas such as business case development, scheme feasibility, transport assessments, strategies, and cost benefit analysis.
• Experience of preparing and/or assuring business cases following HM Treasury Green Book and DfT TAG guidance for public sector customers.
• Demonstrate experience in the undertaking of cost benefit analysis, including economic and financial modelling, across a range of projects.
• Excellent written communication skills, with proven experience in producing clear and effective reports.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with a background in interacting with clients, communicating to a non-technical audience, and balancing differing client priorities.
• A creative, solution-oriented mindset that considers multiple perspectives to solve problems.
• The capacity to manage tasks efficiently, ensuring outputs meet programme, budget, and quality controls, while being adaptable to handle a varied workload and embrace new technologies.
• Proven organisational and prioritisation skills to meet deadlines, along with experience in the financial and technical management of projects.
• A strong interest in emerging markets, including electric vehicles and alternative fuel solutions, and the green transition, and a desire to integrate these innovations.