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Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

Job description - the role

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Senior Transport Engineer for a 12 months contract based in London. Please note that this position is going to be hybrid with a mix of 3 days per week working from the office and the remaining days working from home.

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Principal / Senior Transport Planner to join our innovative and collaborative Transport Consulting team. Given the variety of job titles across the industry, this role may suit candidates currently working as senior or principal transport planners, engineers or development planning consultants.

• You will work across a diverse range of development and infrastructure projects, including major regeneration schemes, the refurbishment and extension of buildings, masterplans, new towns and nationally significant infrastructure.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, you will provide early-stage advice, lead and assure technical work, and develop transport strategies that can be clearly justified through the design and planning process.
• Your work will combine design input, advising clients on active travel and sustainable transport, technical analysis and modelling, and supporting on-site and off-site transport design requirements for all users.
• You will manage projects, taking responsibility for programme, quality and commercial aspects, including fee negotiations with clients.
• You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, support the development of junior colleagues, and contribute to business development and work-winning activities.

Is this role right for you?
You will bring:

• A strong interest in how transport supports development, place-making and wider policy objectives
• Experience leading transport and development planning work, including early-stage advice, design development, technical assurance and planning submissions, for development sites, urban areas, public realm or major destinations
• The ability to analyse, model and assess future transport demand and network requirements, and apply transport design guidance to development and infrastructure schemes
• Experience developing and negotiating transport strategies with local authorities, and confidently justifying technical positions through the design and planning process
• The ability to manage projects, taking responsibility for programme, budget, quality and commercial outcomes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to visualise and articulate complex problems, produce clear, structured documents and build trusted client relationships
• You will also be motivated to develop others, contribute to the success of our business through work winning and business development, and grow your own leadership capability within a collaborative and supportive team.

About the client

About the client
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup’s internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.
AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.
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