Senior Consultant Transport Planning (C5)

Around the world SYSTRAs 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 10300 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.

SYSTRA Ireland are recruiting for a Senior Consultant in the Transport Planning Team to support the delivery of a range of exciting sustainable transport projects across Ireland. This is a fantastic time to join our team in Dublin and be part of our continued growth supporting our increasing base of innovative and progressive clients in the transport infrastructure world and developing your own career with the support of our industry specialist colleagues.

Supporting the development of successful proposals as well as contributing to the effective delivery of projects involving sustainable transport / decarbonisation plans and strategies network development feasibility studies transport appraisal funding bids and policy & strategy development. Focused in the field of local low carbon and sustainable transport including active travel public transport and new mobility.

Tasks will include:

• Support Project Mangers to deliver a range of sustainable transport projects across the business.
• Project manage sub-tasks within larger projects and take the Project Management lead on smaller projects including control over project task budgets resourcing and the production of sub-task deliverables and quality control.
• Ensure work produced is technically accurate and delivered in accordance with the appropriate standards; managing junior colleagues in the delivery of project sub-tasks including quality control.
• Support the preparation of technical documents presentations and reports to a high standard.
• Support the identification of new business opportunities including supporting with the preparation of fee proposals and tender submissions to win new work.

• Broad range of transport planning skills including demonstrable experience of supporting the delivery of transport planning projects within the field of Sustainable and Active Travel.
• Knowledge of the relevant policy context guidance and available funding streams.
• Experience in supporting the development of Sustainable Transport and Decarbonisation policies strategies and plans multi-modal network development options appraisal and feasibility studies for public transport walking cycling and placemaking schemes.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience of utilising a range of qualitative and quantitative methods (including Excel and GIS) to support the development of Transport Plans and Strategies and identify optimum solutions.
• Experience in supporting the development of proposals and winning new work advantageous.
• Experience of supporting the preparation and delivery of engagement and consultation activities with a range of stakeholders advantageous.
• Experience of travel demand management and behaviour change initiatives would be advantageous 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 doesnt 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.

Wellbeing

Its 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.