Transport Planner

Access Talent Group are recruiting for a Transport Planning and Infrastructure consultancy who specialise in transport planning, infrastructure design and flood risk for the development sector. Working closely with Clients and Co-consultants, they provide informed and innovative advice. An opportunity to work on interesting and unique projects from 5 dwellings to large new settlements,  film production studios and office/retail/leisure developments, town centre planning and walking and cycling schemes.

Desirable Criteria:

• This role would suit a graduate or masters graduate with some work experience in our field.
• 1-3 years transport planning experience, preferably in the development planning or development control work area, but other experience will be considered.Some knowledge of the planning system and transport-related matters, including Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Environmental Statements
• Some design experience of transport, including basic design principles, standards and guidance.
• Some understanding of highway capacity, preferably some use of PICADY, ARCADY etc.
• Some experience of using AutoCAD and other associated Autodesk design software (such as AutoTrack) desirable
• Experience of preparing robust, visually engaging supporting material using AutoCAD (sketches, drawings);
• Good writing and numeracy skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail with ability to work within the deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Helping develop multi-modal access strategies and designs for all kinds of development and public sector transport projects.
• Site visits, corridor and area walking and cycling assessments, participation in public consultation.
• Preparing technical notes and reports, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Delivery and Service Plans and other assessments
• Undertaking capacity or other technical analysis such as PICADY, ARCADY, LINSIG, VISSIM
• Interrogating designs through swept path analysis and application of design standards;
• Delivering the transport elements of complex planning applications through to supporting detailed design and access strategies being delivered on site;