SLR Consulting
Southampton, Hampshire
Associate Director - Transport Planning page is loaded Associate Director - Transport Planningremote type: Hybridlocations: Southampton, UK: Bury St Edmunds, UK: Bolton, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101625SLR provide transport planning advice to clients across sectors including residential, retail and logistics. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planning professional to join at Associate Director level, to assist with both project delivery and with client and team management activities. We are keen to hire in to several offices, including Southampton, Bury St Edmunds and Bolton.Our Transport & Mobility Planning team has a vision to deliver a valuable and lasting contribution to society through the way people connect, move and interact. Through bespoke solutions we enable development to be brought forward positively and sustainably, simultaneously optimising commercial value and placemaking. Whether we're working on garden towns, strategic rail freight interchanges, nuclear power stations, sports stadiums, public sector schemes or small residential projects, we combine vision and creativity with technical rigour in design, planning and modelling to ensure the best outcome.By implementing the latest innovations in transport planning, we are proud to be making a positive contribution, driving decarbonisation and changing mind-sets about travel behaviour. Our dedicated research and innovation arm ensures we are at the forefront of mobility solutions for sustainable development. Our team of social scientists, transport planners and climate specialists have a wealth of experience assisting in developing science-based and net zero carbon reduction targets.This knowledge provides our transport planners and engineers with insight and knowledge about best practice and future mobility approaches that directly benefit our clients on development planning projects in the UK.Led by one of the most experienced and recognised management teams in the industry, our scale, knowledge and reputation for unlocking complex sites in a sustainable manner provides our employees with vast development possibilities and the opportunity to help solve some of the most complex transport planning issues affecting our clients. As well as providing sound technical advice we consider it important to bring personality to our projects. We are focused on attracting and retaining high calibre individuals and hence many of our staff have, or are working towards, professional industry qualifications. Investing in our employees by providing training and a regular programme of CPD activities is part of our continual development strategy to improve skills, knowledge and understanding.We pride ourselves on being a company focussed on our staff and we seek to create a culture which is beneficial to both our staff and our clients. We create a camaraderie amongst all our staff through a variety of social events, with the aim of encouraging all new starters to become part of the team.As an Associate Director you will be responsible for the delivery of a wide range of transport planning project for various clients across the UK, using a detailed knowledge and experience of standard modelling packages and recognised transport appraisal techniques. The role You will be involved in managing and delivering a number of complex projects with the team at any one time. This would include the promotion of development sites from site identification/ acquisition, planning application submission, discharge of planning conditions and monitoring through the planning process, preparing transport statements, assessments, travel plans and other supporting documentation such as delivery servicing management plans.As part of the team or lead on projects, you will deliver market leading consultancy advice to clients and co-consultants and be confident in explaining technical matters to decision makers, interested parties, more junior team members and lay people. You will provide support to both junior and senior staff as well as having the opportunity to develop your own project management and work winning skills.Your key responsibilities will be: Manage client relationships to ensure the securing of work; Negotiate fee proposals; Manage projects in line with client expectations and internal priorities; Manage and control project finances; Communicate with colleagues as appropriate; Continue to update personal knowledge or relevant technical, legal and policy changes; Manage and develop colleague's technical and commercial skills within the team; Use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions; Maintain continuous professional development; Provide guidance on quality matters and technical issues; and Seek to "add value" to all projects.SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 staff across 6 regions - including over 1,600 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, SLR offer agile working which allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. About you You will be an experienced Transport Planner, with a thorough understanding of relevant planning and transport policy and delivery of advice and results for clients. You will ideally have: A degree in a related subject; Significant experience in preparing Transport Statements, Assessments and other related documents; Understanding of priority junction Modelling software (Junctions 11); Experience of using LINSIG and ability to understand outputs; Understanding of the principles of micro-simulation and strategic models/ modelling; Knowledge of design standards (DMRB, MfS) and when and how they are used; Experience of developing access, parking and sustainable transport strategies; Experience of preparing fee proposals and winning work independently; Knowledge of S106 agreements, S278 agreements and Traffic Regulation Orders; Project management skills with the capability to manage a wide and complex workload; Ability to work with minimal supervision and have a strong ability to use their own initiative; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and Excellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, co consultants, clients and stakeholders. Culture & Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
Associate Director - Transport Planning page is loaded Associate Director - Transport Planningremote type: Hybridlocations: Southampton, UK: Bury St Edmunds, UK: Bolton, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101625SLR provide transport planning advice to clients across sectors including residential, retail and logistics. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planning professional to join at Associate Director level, to assist with both project delivery and with client and team management activities. We are keen to hire in to several offices, including Southampton, Bury St Edmunds and Bolton.Our Transport & Mobility Planning team has a vision to deliver a valuable and lasting contribution to society through the way people connect, move and interact. Through bespoke solutions we enable development to be brought forward positively and sustainably, simultaneously optimising commercial value and placemaking. Whether we're working on garden towns, strategic rail freight interchanges, nuclear power stations, sports stadiums, public sector schemes or small residential projects, we combine vision and creativity with technical rigour in design, planning and modelling to ensure the best outcome.By implementing the latest innovations in transport planning, we are proud to be making a positive contribution, driving decarbonisation and changing mind-sets about travel behaviour. Our dedicated research and innovation arm ensures we are at the forefront of mobility solutions for sustainable development. Our team of social scientists, transport planners and climate specialists have a wealth of experience assisting in developing science-based and net zero carbon reduction targets.This knowledge provides our transport planners and engineers with insight and knowledge about best practice and future mobility approaches that directly benefit our clients on development planning projects in the UK.Led by one of the most experienced and recognised management teams in the industry, our scale, knowledge and reputation for unlocking complex sites in a sustainable manner provides our employees with vast development possibilities and the opportunity to help solve some of the most complex transport planning issues affecting our clients. As well as providing sound technical advice we consider it important to bring personality to our projects. We are focused on attracting and retaining high calibre individuals and hence many of our staff have, or are working towards, professional industry qualifications. Investing in our employees by providing training and a regular programme of CPD activities is part of our continual development strategy to improve skills, knowledge and understanding.We pride ourselves on being a company focussed on our staff and we seek to create a culture which is beneficial to both our staff and our clients. We create a camaraderie amongst all our staff through a variety of social events, with the aim of encouraging all new starters to become part of the team.As an Associate Director you will be responsible for the delivery of a wide range of transport planning project for various clients across the UK, using a detailed knowledge and experience of standard modelling packages and recognised transport appraisal techniques. The role You will be involved in managing and delivering a number of complex projects with the team at any one time. This would include the promotion of development sites from site identification/ acquisition, planning application submission, discharge of planning conditions and monitoring through the planning process, preparing transport statements, assessments, travel plans and other supporting documentation such as delivery servicing management plans.As part of the team or lead on projects, you will deliver market leading consultancy advice to clients and co-consultants and be confident in explaining technical matters to decision makers, interested parties, more junior team members and lay people. You will provide support to both junior and senior staff as well as having the opportunity to develop your own project management and work winning skills.Your key responsibilities will be: Manage client relationships to ensure the securing of work; Negotiate fee proposals; Manage projects in line with client expectations and internal priorities; Manage and control project finances; Communicate with colleagues as appropriate; Continue to update personal knowledge or relevant technical, legal and policy changes; Manage and develop colleague's technical and commercial skills within the team; Use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions; Maintain continuous professional development; Provide guidance on quality matters and technical issues; and Seek to "add value" to all projects.SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 staff across 6 regions - including over 1,600 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, SLR offer agile working which allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. About you You will be an experienced Transport Planner, with a thorough understanding of relevant planning and transport policy and delivery of advice and results for clients. You will ideally have: A degree in a related subject; Significant experience in preparing Transport Statements, Assessments and other related documents; Understanding of priority junction Modelling software (Junctions 11); Experience of using LINSIG and ability to understand outputs; Understanding of the principles of micro-simulation and strategic models/ modelling; Knowledge of design standards (DMRB, MfS) and when and how they are used; Experience of developing access, parking and sustainable transport strategies; Experience of preparing fee proposals and winning work independently; Knowledge of S106 agreements, S278 agreements and Traffic Regulation Orders; Project management skills with the capability to manage a wide and complex workload; Ability to work with minimal supervision and have a strong ability to use their own initiative; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and Excellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, co consultants, clients and stakeholders. Culture & Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
Shield Safety Group
Manchester, Lancashire
Senior Software Engineer (Angular / .NET) Location: Manchester (Hybrid - typically one office day every two weeks) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Build software that makes Every Day Safer. At Shield Safety, we're on a mission to help businesses protect people, reduce risk, and stay compliant through smart technology and expert consultancy. Our award-winning platform, RiskProof, is trusted by thousands of organisations, from independent operators to major brands, to manage health, safety, food safety, and fire safety more effectively. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing product and engineering team in Manchester. If you enjoy solving complex problems, building modern applications with Angular and .NET, and helping shape the technical direction of products that make a real-world impact, this role could be a great fit. You'll play a key role in designing and developing features for RiskProof , collaborating with a passionate team and helping mentor other developers as we continue to scale our platform. Job Purpose As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing high-quality software and application solutions as part of a fast-moving, collaborative development team. You will apply modern software development and quality assurance practices to improve software quality, delivery speed, efficiency, and productivity. As a senior member of the team, you'll also contribute to solution design, story refinement, technical decision-making, and mentoring colleagues .You will work on both enhancing our existing online health and safety systems and building new bespoke projects. A significant part of the role involves developing RiskProof, our responsive Single Page Application, using modern front end technologies including Angular, HTML5, NativeScript, and TypeScript, supported by C# .NET APIs hosted on Azure. About RiskProof RiskProof is Shield Safety's award winning digital safety management platform designed to help organisations identify, manage, and reduce operational risk. The platform provides real time insights, modular safety management tools, and streamlined compliance processes, helping businesses move from reactive compliance to proactive safety management. RiskProof is widely used across industries including hospitality, retail, and leisure, where operational consistency and compliance are critical. Key Features Real Time Insights A dynamic dashboard provides live visibility of safety performance and compliance across operations. Modular Design Businesses can customise the platform to suit their operational risk management requirements. Advanced Audit Tools Features such as Non Conformance Reports and severity based prioritisation help organisations address safety issues quickly. User Friendly Experience Designed to simplify safety checks and documentation, reducing administrative overhead for teams. Expert Support Backed by Shield Safety's consultancy expertise to ensure organisations stay compliant with evolving regulations. Technologies You'll be working with a modern technology stack including: Front End: Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, Angular NativeScript Back End: C#, Entity Framework Core, LINQ Data: SQL Server, T SQL DevOps & Infrastructure: Bicep templates Testing: Unit testing frameworks Key Responsibilities Design Contributing to development planning and technical design Designing scalable and maintainable software solutions Validating and refining designs based on feedback Supporting architectural decisions and technical direction Software Development Developing Angular pages and components Building and extending C# middle tier APIs Working with SQL Server and data models Managing build and deployment processes using Azure DevOps Maintaining high coding standards, performance, and security Supporting the evolution of RiskProof and related systems Testing Writing and maintaining unit tests Reviewing and contributing to test plans Occasionally executing testing activities where required Ensuring high levels of reliability and code quality Mentoring and coaching other developers Contributing to story refinement and sprint planning Identifying and recommending technical improvements Collaborating closely with product, QA, and engineering colleagues About Us Shield Safety is one of the UK's leading Environmental Health Consultancies. For over 20 years, we've helped businesses meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and protect people. As a software enabled services business, we combine expert consultancy with our award winning digital platform RiskProof, giving organisations a smarter, more practical way to manage safety and compliance. We support organisations across hospitality, retail, leisure, and other sectors, where real world operational pressures demand solutions that are simple, reliable, and effective. Our clients range from independent operators to major brands including Tesco, ASDA, YO! Sushi, Radisson Hotels, and KFC, and we're proud to maintain a 90% client retention rate. We're also the first certification body for Safe to Trade, helping raise standards in food hygiene and allergen management. At Shield Safety, our mission is simple: make Every Day Safer. Our Values Our culture is built on three core values that shape how we work every day. Passion We care deeply about what we do. Our team brings energy, curiosity, and commitment to solving real world safety challenges. Excellence Our customers depend on us, so we hold ourselves to the highest standards. We constantly learn, innovate, and look for better ways to deliver value. People First We put people at the centre of everything - our team, our clients, and the wider public. Collaboration, respect, and trust guide our work. What We Offer At Shield Safety, we combine meaningful work with a supportive and flexible environment. Our engineering team operates hybrid working, with most collaboration happening remotely and team members typically meeting in our Manchester office around once every two weeks. We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted, and able to be themselves. Our benefits include: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (option to purchase up to 5 additional days) Birthday off Flexible working with hybrid and remote options Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing App Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Monthly one to one support with your manager Health Cash Plan for private healthcare and treatments Clear progression opportunities Ongoing training and development support A friendly, collaborative workplace (including office dogs) Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We are proud to have a diverse workforce and we are committed to ensuring equality and inclusion at all levels within the business. It is imperative that we have a mix of talents, skills and experience within our teams and actively encourage diversity in order to meet these requirements. We value the diversified opinions when we make key decisions, generate new ideas or come up with solutions to challenges. We know that this is the best way to support our clients, and we feel that our workplace should mirror the demographic make-up of the population and of our client base. As Shield Safety company continues to grow and expand, we welcome applications from everyone interested in joining our team, including applicants within underrepresented groups. Our recruitment process is being continually refined and evolved to ensure that all applicants are screened fairly and without discrimination. Interested in joining us? If you're a Senior Software Engineer who enjoys building high quality software, working with modern technologies, and contributing to meaningful products, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue building technology that makes Every Day Safer.
Senior Software Engineer (Angular / .NET) Location: Manchester (Hybrid - typically one office day every two weeks) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Build software that makes Every Day Safer. At Shield Safety, we're on a mission to help businesses protect people, reduce risk, and stay compliant through smart technology and expert consultancy. Our award-winning platform, RiskProof, is trusted by thousands of organisations, from independent operators to major brands, to manage health, safety, food safety, and fire safety more effectively. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing product and engineering team in Manchester. If you enjoy solving complex problems, building modern applications with Angular and .NET, and helping shape the technical direction of products that make a real-world impact, this role could be a great fit. You'll play a key role in designing and developing features for RiskProof , collaborating with a passionate team and helping mentor other developers as we continue to scale our platform. Job Purpose As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing high-quality software and application solutions as part of a fast-moving, collaborative development team. You will apply modern software development and quality assurance practices to improve software quality, delivery speed, efficiency, and productivity. As a senior member of the team, you'll also contribute to solution design, story refinement, technical decision-making, and mentoring colleagues .You will work on both enhancing our existing online health and safety systems and building new bespoke projects. A significant part of the role involves developing RiskProof, our responsive Single Page Application, using modern front end technologies including Angular, HTML5, NativeScript, and TypeScript, supported by C# .NET APIs hosted on Azure. About RiskProof RiskProof is Shield Safety's award winning digital safety management platform designed to help organisations identify, manage, and reduce operational risk. The platform provides real time insights, modular safety management tools, and streamlined compliance processes, helping businesses move from reactive compliance to proactive safety management. RiskProof is widely used across industries including hospitality, retail, and leisure, where operational consistency and compliance are critical. Key Features Real Time Insights A dynamic dashboard provides live visibility of safety performance and compliance across operations. Modular Design Businesses can customise the platform to suit their operational risk management requirements. Advanced Audit Tools Features such as Non Conformance Reports and severity based prioritisation help organisations address safety issues quickly. User Friendly Experience Designed to simplify safety checks and documentation, reducing administrative overhead for teams. Expert Support Backed by Shield Safety's consultancy expertise to ensure organisations stay compliant with evolving regulations. Technologies You'll be working with a modern technology stack including: Front End: Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, Angular NativeScript Back End: C#, Entity Framework Core, LINQ Data: SQL Server, T SQL DevOps & Infrastructure: Bicep templates Testing: Unit testing frameworks Key Responsibilities Design Contributing to development planning and technical design Designing scalable and maintainable software solutions Validating and refining designs based on feedback Supporting architectural decisions and technical direction Software Development Developing Angular pages and components Building and extending C# middle tier APIs Working with SQL Server and data models Managing build and deployment processes using Azure DevOps Maintaining high coding standards, performance, and security Supporting the evolution of RiskProof and related systems Testing Writing and maintaining unit tests Reviewing and contributing to test plans Occasionally executing testing activities where required Ensuring high levels of reliability and code quality Mentoring and coaching other developers Contributing to story refinement and sprint planning Identifying and recommending technical improvements Collaborating closely with product, QA, and engineering colleagues About Us Shield Safety is one of the UK's leading Environmental Health Consultancies. For over 20 years, we've helped businesses meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and protect people. As a software enabled services business, we combine expert consultancy with our award winning digital platform RiskProof, giving organisations a smarter, more practical way to manage safety and compliance. We support organisations across hospitality, retail, leisure, and other sectors, where real world operational pressures demand solutions that are simple, reliable, and effective. Our clients range from independent operators to major brands including Tesco, ASDA, YO! Sushi, Radisson Hotels, and KFC, and we're proud to maintain a 90% client retention rate. We're also the first certification body for Safe to Trade, helping raise standards in food hygiene and allergen management. At Shield Safety, our mission is simple: make Every Day Safer. Our Values Our culture is built on three core values that shape how we work every day. Passion We care deeply about what we do. Our team brings energy, curiosity, and commitment to solving real world safety challenges. Excellence Our customers depend on us, so we hold ourselves to the highest standards. We constantly learn, innovate, and look for better ways to deliver value. People First We put people at the centre of everything - our team, our clients, and the wider public. Collaboration, respect, and trust guide our work. What We Offer At Shield Safety, we combine meaningful work with a supportive and flexible environment. Our engineering team operates hybrid working, with most collaboration happening remotely and team members typically meeting in our Manchester office around once every two weeks. We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted, and able to be themselves. Our benefits include: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (option to purchase up to 5 additional days) Birthday off Flexible working with hybrid and remote options Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing App Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Monthly one to one support with your manager Health Cash Plan for private healthcare and treatments Clear progression opportunities Ongoing training and development support A friendly, collaborative workplace (including office dogs) Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We are proud to have a diverse workforce and we are committed to ensuring equality and inclusion at all levels within the business. It is imperative that we have a mix of talents, skills and experience within our teams and actively encourage diversity in order to meet these requirements. We value the diversified opinions when we make key decisions, generate new ideas or come up with solutions to challenges. We know that this is the best way to support our clients, and we feel that our workplace should mirror the demographic make-up of the population and of our client base. As Shield Safety company continues to grow and expand, we welcome applications from everyone interested in joining our team, including applicants within underrepresented groups. Our recruitment process is being continually refined and evolved to ensure that all applicants are screened fairly and without discrimination. Interested in joining us? If you're a Senior Software Engineer who enjoys building high quality software, working with modern technologies, and contributing to meaningful products, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue building technology that makes Every Day Safer.
