Transport Planner

You will possess a BEng/BSc in an appropriate field. e.g. geography, maths or engineering and ideally a transport related post-graduate qualification.

You will have a minimum of 4-5 years post qualification experience in in transport planning / transportation / development planning.

You will be able to demonstrate a high level of good communication skills at both a written and verbal level.

You will be able to demonstrate a proven ability in the delivery of projects. This shall include the following attributes:

• The ability to deliver transport planning solutions, manage junior staff and successfully manage projects;
• A good all round knowledge of all aspects of transport planning for developments from strategic appraisal through to transport assessments and traffic engineering;
• Sound technical experience, including familiarity with relevant software e.g. TRANSYT, LINSIG, ARCADY, PICADY, VISSIM, SATURN etc;
• Understanding and experience of working in the Planning Regulatory framework, application of current highway design guidance and application of the relevant planning circulars and development control policies;
• Proven experience in preparing and writing transport assessment and travel plan reports with an attention to detail;
• Proven experience in developing and preparing strategic highways schemes and associated business case development;
• A track record of having worked on a variety of transportation planning projects;
• Ability to manage resources to align with changing workload patterns to meet project demands;
• To prepare fee proposals for packages of work;
• To access the contractual and commercial exposure a package of work may have and initiate the necessary mitigation measures;
• To set and work to deadlines and targets, for oneself and others;

Compliance with relevant Health and Safety regulations and company practice;

• Working in collaboration with other disciplines to ensure integrity of the overall design.