Graduate Transport planner

We are looking for a skilled Transport Planner to join our team in the United Kingdom. As a Graduate Transport Planner, you will be responsible for designing and implementing transportation plans and strategies for various civil engineering projects. You will play a key role in ensuring efficient and sustainable transportation systems for our clients. 

Responsibilities: 

• Understanding the needs of our clients, the requirements of stakeholders, and the opportunities and constraints associated with a development project.
• Understanding the planning process and key policy documents (including the NPPF, PPG, Local Transport Plans, Decarbonisation Strategy, Gear Change etc).
• Assisting with data collection, including traffic counts, travel surveys, census data, and GIS mapping.
• Undertaking accessibility reviews, to understand the opportunities for people traveling to/from a site to use active and sustainable travel modes, and the preparation of figures to communicate this clearly.
• Estimating the trip generation of a development proposal, the likely mode of travel, the distribution and assignment of trips across the transport network.
• Using industry software to model junctions and assess the impact of traffic changes on capacity. Graduate / Trainee Transport Planner
• Preparing reports including Access Appraisals, Travel Plans, Transport Assessments, and transport chapters for Environmental Statements.
• Asking questions, taking notes and critically reviewing the information provided to identify possible solutions for discussion with the project manager.
• Working directly with clients, architects/planners, highway authorities and developing positive working relationships.
• Getting involved in business development activities, such as use of LinkedIn and attending networking events.

Candidate Profile:  

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field or equivalent skills/interest in transport planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in quantitative analysis and data presentation (ideally including the use of Excel and ArcGIS)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and personal responsibility to check your own work
• Ability to develop positive working relationships within the team and with our clients
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines (for example architects and planners) and stakeholdersPersonal drive and a commitment to learning and professional development
• Driving licence (preferable)