The successful candidate will work closely with our existing team of engineers and technicians to provide technical support to our design team.  The design team is responsible for the development and delivery of preliminary access advice and the detailed design of highway and traffic engineering schemes.

Responsibilities:

• Production of design drawings;
• Assistance with the preparation of technical reports;
• Preparation of preliminary cost estimates;
• Liaise with internal and external Design Teams, Clients and Contractors as appropriate;
• Attendance at site progress meeting, as necessary; and
• Working to project financial and programme constraints.

The successful candidate will have at least one years experience in highway design and/or traffic engineering. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will meet the following minimum requirements:

• Degree in civil engineering or other relevant subject;
• Competent in the use of AutoCAD;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision; and
• Commitment to continued professional development.

A working knowledge of Civil3d, AutoTrack, sign and drainage design would also be beneficial.

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and non-contributory pension and life assurance schemes.  We would also support your career development and encourage professional qualifications.

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please forward your application to: careers@tpa.uk.com

The successful candidate will ideally be qualified with 8 GCSE's (including English, Mathematics and Geography) and will need to be enthusiastic, highly motivated, be able to demonstrate good numeric skills and a have a willingness to learn and develop new skills related to Transport Planning.  Previous experience in working in an office environment would be advantageous.

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and non-contributory pension and life assurance schemes.  We would also support your career development and encourage professional qualifications.

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please forward your application to: careers@tpa.uk.com

The new London office will allow TPA to better deliver transport planning, traffic engineering and highway design consultancy services to an increasing number of London based clients and on a variety of existing projects within the London Boroughs.

It will be led by Rupert Lyons, one of the founding directors of TPA who said, "I am incredibly excited about the potential for this new office and looking forward to working with colleagues to build on existing client relationships in order to strengthen TPA's presence in the London market".

For more information about TPA, please contact Rupert Lyons: 01707 385201

07778 503552

rupert.lyons@tpa.uk.com

Located on the site of a former B&Q store, the 80,000sq.ft development at Southend involved the modification and amendment to local highway junctions and the use of VISSIM Micro-simulation modelling to demonstrate that the proposals would not compromise the operation of the local highway network. 

Comprising an extension to the existing store and development of new non-food retail floor space at Shirebrook, we engaged in extensive discussions with the local authority to demonstrate that the package of measures to be delivered through a planning obligation and appropriately worded conditions was suitable to mitigate the effect of the development. 

At Northampton, we helped to deliver an extension to the Tesco food store of almost 30,000sq.ft.  The traffic conditions at the site, located close to the A45 were of particular interest to the Highways Agency and new access options were prepared to redistribute local vehicle movements and mitigate the effect of the development.

Our highway designers have recently played a vital role in the completion and opening of a new Tesco store at Seaton, Devon.  The development of a new food store on the site of a former holiday park received planning permission towards the end of 2010 and Transport Planning Associates was subsequently appointed to resolve outstanding highways matters, including the detailed design, specification and supervision of the highway works.  In addition, as part of the flood mitigation strategy which involved raising the level of the 105,000sq.ft site by 2m, we developed and implemented a detailed construction traffic routing strategy.  The store opened in mid November.

We would like to know your experience of Transport Planning Associates and your participation in this survey will help us to better understand the service we provide to clients.

The survey will only take a few moments of your time, and if completed by 9th December 2011 you will automatically be included in a prize draw for a crate of wine (1^st Prize) or a £25 Amazon gift voucher (2^nd Prize), if you include your Name and E-mail when requested.

The survey forms part of our Quality Management System, which received accreditation in November of 2010. To access the TPA Client Survey 2011 please click the link below;

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We thank you for taking the time to complete our survey.

The Inspector attached weight to the proposed Travel Plan, “...which would provide a mechanism to encourage car sharing and the use of a mini-bus to collect staff”.  The Inspector also agreed with our arguments about the sustainable location of the site close to existing parking facilities, noting it is “...ideally placed for pedestrians to access local services...” and that “...visitors to the care home would be aware that in a town centre location there would be an expectation that parking would be in public car parks...”.

Craig Rawlinson said “...the proposed mixed-uses in this location will promote sustainable travel and we are pleased that the Inspector agreed with our view that the provision of 17 parking spaces is appropriate”.

Please contact Craig Rawlinson for more details craig.rawlinson@tpa.uk.com

Peter is a Transport Planner with a unique mix of public and private sector experience providing advice to both private and public sector clients associated with proposals for residential, sports and leisure, commercial, mixed use development and food and non-food retail. Taking schemes from initial site concept and appraisal stage through to master planning and feasibility studies, planning application determination and discharge of planning conditions/section 106 obligations to the presentation of expert evidence to public inquiries. He is skilled in unlocking sites and providing innovative transport solutions and travel plans.

Peter is an experienced public speaker and Manual for Streets expert, during 2010 working with the Royal Town Planning Institute, Design Commission for Wales and Welsh Assembly Government providing training to local authority planners and engineers on the benefits of creating quality places and streets.

On joining the company Peter said, “I look forward to bringing my unique mix of public and private sector experience to good effect on behalf of clients new and old and working with the TPA Cardiff team building our presence in Wales and the South West." 

Specialties

Transport Planning, Master planning, Traffic Engineering, Transport Policy, Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Planning, Expert Witness Site Access Option Evaluation, Accessibility Planning, Public Consultation, Planning Obligation Negotiation and Urban Design/Manual for Streets.

We are sure that those of you, who know Peter, will join us in welcoming him to the company and agree with us that his appointment represents a significant indication of our commitment to client service and quality in Wales.

Early in his career Phil was engaged in the design and provision of new highway schemes, highway maintenance and drainage projects, before dealing with major planning applications.  In his time at the County Council, he was involved with planning proposals for a new visitor centre at Stonehenge, major strategic housing projects, including the Public Inquiry associated with development at Wichelstowe near Swindon as well as major retail food store proposals for Salisbury, during which he liaised with Transport Planning Associates directors to secure appropriate transport mitigation solutions.

Phil's considerable experience has been brought to bear to deliver sustainable transport solutions, off-site highway infrastructure improvements and local public transport facilities.  We are delighted that Phil has joined us to add his capabilities to the broad range of skills and service we already provide to our clients. 

On joining the company Phil said, “I am pleased to be able to put my skills and knowledge to good effect in a private consultancy environment."  He continued "Transport Planning Associates is a consultancy that I have dealt with many times over the years and I have always respected them for their professional approach and innovation in the transport planning and highway solutions they pursue”

We are sure that those of you who know Phil, will join us in welcoming him to the company and agree with us that his appointment represents a significant indication of our commitment to client service and quality.