Planning Permission for Major Urban Extension

Transport Planning Associates is pleased to announce that outline planning permission has been achieved for Copcut Rise, Droitwich for 740 dwellings, 14,000 sqm B1 Employment and a mixed use neighbourhood centre. Bristol based Director, David Knight said ‘I am thrilled for our Client that this major urban extension in Worcestershire has achieved planning permission. I first became involved with this project in 2001 when a local plan allocation was being sought so it is great that it has now achieved planning permission.

TPA prepared a comprehensive Transport Assessment, Residential and Employment Travel Plans and an environmental transport impact assessment for the Environmental Statement. Technical work included detailed assessment of M5 junctions 5 and 6 and agreement was reached with the Highways Agency without any highway works being required. Detailed bus modelling delivered a cost effective bus service improvement which will link the development with the town centre and the railway station. Access to the development will be via new roundabout on the A38 and new Toucan crossings will provide linkage for pedestrians and cyclists to the neighbouring parts of the town.

David said 'This project has been challenging and has showcased a wide range of our professional skills. The development will deliver an exciting new community with quality new homes and employment space'.

For further information please contact David Knight at david.knight@tpa.uk.com

Vacancy for a Highway Design Engineer - Welwyn Garden City

We are seeking a Highway Design Engineer to join our busy Welwyn Garden City office.

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

Vacancy for a Technician - Welwyn Garden City

We are also seeking a school leaver to join our Welwyn Garden City office.

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

Graduate Transport Planner Recruitment - Bristol Office

We have now concluded our recruitment process and would like to thank everyone who expressed an interest in joining us.  We regret that some of you will have been unsuccessful, but we will keep your CV on our records and contact you should a suitable vacancy arise.  Please continue to visit our website for news and employment opportunities.

Transport Planning Associates opens London office

Transport Planning Associates ("TPA") is pleased to announce the opening of its new London office on Wednesday, 4 January 2012 at 88 Kingsway in Holborn.  This expansion adds to TPA's established presence in Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, and Welwyn Garden City.

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