Assistant Transport Planner

Carrington West; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking civil engineering consultancy is seeking an Assistant Transport Planner to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated graduate or assistant-level planner to work on diverse transport and infrastructure projects across the UK. With a strong emphasis on training and career progression, you'll be involved in preparing transport assessments, liaising with clients, and conducting site appraisals. The company fosters a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional development, making it an ideal place to grow your career in transport planning.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Sick pay

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Annual bonus

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, or Civil Engineering is essential.
• 1-2 years' experience in a consultancy environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments and Statements.
• Conduct site appraisals and contribute to reports.
• Liaise with clients and local authorities.

Skills

Transport Planning

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Transport Planning

Degree in Geography

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

AutoCAD

Job description

Assistant Transport Planner
Location: Fleet, Hampshire or Birmingham
Salary:
·Assistant Level: £28,000 - £34,000
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday | Office-based
Are you passionate about transport planning and keen to develop your career in a well-established, people-focused consultancy? My client are a forward-thinking civil engineering consultancy that specialises in transport planning and highway design. They offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, combining technical excellence with a "family feel" culture and a genuine commitment to staff development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for either a Graduate or Assistant Transport Planner looking to join a highly experienced team working on a variety of exciting transport and infrastructure projects across the UK. With a strong emphasis on training, mentoring and progression, you'll have the chance to make a real impact from day one.

Key Responsibilities:
·Prepare Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
·Prepare Travel Plans and assist with Travel Plan coordination
·Analyse and present technical data and drawings
·Undertake junction capacity assessments using ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG
·Liaise with clients, contractors, and local/national authorities
·Support the delivery of advice to clients on highways and transport matters
·Conduct site appraisals and surveys, and contribute to reports and presentations
·Maintain up-to-date project documentation (both digital and paper)
·Assist with other transport-related tasks as directed by your team leader

What We're Looking For:
Education / Background:
·Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, or Civil Engineering (essential)
·Understanding or experience of UK Transport Planning standards and processes (essential)
·Minimum 1-2 years' experience in a similar consultancy environment preferred
Technical Skills:
·Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
·Comfortable working with numerical data and spreadsheets
·Experience with ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG (essential)
·AutoCAD experience (desirable)
Key Competencies:
·Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
·Confident communication skills (written and verbal)
·Excellent attention to detail
·Ability to manage own workload and work to deadlines
·Professional, approachable and a team player

Salary & Benefits:
Additional Pay:
·Performance bonus
·Annual bonus
Benefits Include:
·Company events
·Company pension
·Private medical insurance
·Life insurance
·Sick pay
·Healthcare cash plan
·Cycle to work scheme
·On-site parking
·Annual and spot bonuses

Candidate Criteria:
To streamline the process and ensure the right fit:
·Candidates must be within commutable distance (45/60 mins)
·Have prior experience in a similar consultancy (minimum 1-2 years)
·RTW in the UK. No sponsorship option for this role.


If you're a motivated and technically capable graduate or assistant-level transport planner looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.