Assistant Transport Planner

Strata Construction Consulting; Fleet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Transport Planner to prepare Transport Assessments and liaise with stakeholders on projects. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Transport Planning, Geography, or Civil Engineering, and have a good understanding of UK Transport Planning processes. The role includes conducting assessments, managing project files, and supporting senior team members. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company pension

Annual and on the spot bonuses

Healthcare cash plan

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
• Preparation of Travel Plans as well as Travel Plan Coordination.
• Preparation and presentation of technical data and drawings.
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments using ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG.
• Liaison with clients, contractors and local/national authorities as required.
• Deliver all assigned tasks on-time and to budget.
• Support Team Leaders in delivering comprehensive advice on Highways & Transport matters.
• Undertaking site appraisals/visits and designing surveys.
• Ensuring that all electronic and paper project files are kept up-to-date.
• Assistance with other traffic/transport related tasks, as required.

Skills

Understanding / experience of UK Transport Planning standards and processes

Advanced use of Microsoft Office software packages

Good levels of numeracy

Excellent analytical skills

Confident written and verbal communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated and ability to manage own workload

Education

Degree in applicable subject; Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

Job description

Looking to be part of a company that values your growth? Consider joining our clients team that is a well-established, industry-leading consultancy firm that offers comprehensive solutions for all aspects of development transport planning, drainage, infrastructure and more.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Company pension
• Annual and on the spot bonuses
• Healthcare cash plan

The role:

• Preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
• Preparation of Travel Plans as well as Travel Plan Coordination
• Preparation and presentation of technical data and drawings
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments using ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG
• Liaison with clients, contractors and local / national authorities as required
• To ensure that all assigned tasks / jobs are delivered on-time and to budget;
• To support Team Leaders in the delivery of comprehensive advice to clients on Highways & Transport matters from preliminary advice / feasibility work.
• Undertaking site appraisals/visits and designing surveys, through to providing input to written reports and presentational material.
• Ensuring that all electronic and paper files on projects they are kept up-to-date.
• Assistance with other traffic/transport related tasks, as required by your Team Leader

What you need to succeed:

• Degree in applicable subject; Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering
• Understanding / experience of UK Transport Planning standards and processes
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office software packages
• Good levels of numeracy, including a good understanding of spreadsheets.
• Use of AutoCAD (desirable)
• Working experience / understanding of ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to clearly communicate findings from complex data
• Ability to work easily and accurately with numbers
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and ability to manage own workload
• Approachable and professional manner when dealing with colleagues and clients