Assistant Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Varied portfolio of development proj.

Mentoring from experienced transport/H

Ongoing training and skills dev.

Clear career progression

Job summary

Didcot-based Aldwych Consulting is seeking an Assistant Transport Planner to join its Transport and Highways team. You will support the preparation of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and data-driven reports for development projects.

The role suits someone with 6 months to 2 years in transport planning, a related degree, strong writing and analytical skills, and an eagerness to learn and progress within a multidisciplinary consultancy.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 2 years' experience in transport planning.
• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related discipline would be advantageous.
• Some experience of development-related transport planning, ideally including Transport Assessments, Transport Statements or Travel Plans.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, particularly report writing.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach and genuine interest in developing within the transport planning sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
• Contribute to Travel Plans and support development planning applications.
• Undertake research, data collection and analysis to support transport planning projects.
• Assist with junction capacity assessments and traffic modelling.
• Prepare technical reports and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with colleagues and other project stakeholders.
• Support projects from initial feasibility through to planning submission.

Skills

Experience in transport planning

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Transport Planning / Civil Engineering / Geography (advantageous)

Job description

Assistant Transport Planner

Oxfordshire | Competitive Salary

I'm working with a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy that is looking to recruit an Assistant Transport Planner to join its team in Didcot. You will be joining a Transport and Highways team of 13.

The Role

• Assisting with the preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
• Contributing to Travel Plans and supporting development planning applications.
• Undertaking research, data collection and analysis to support transport planning projects.
• Assisting with junction capacity assessments and traffic modelling.
• Preparing technical reports and supporting documentation.
• Liaising with colleagues and other project stakeholders.
• Supporting projects from initial feasibility through to planning submission.

What They're Looking For

• Around 6 months to 2 years' experience in transport planning.
• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Some experience of development-related transport planning, ideally including Transport Assessments, Transport Statements or Travel Plans.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, particularly report writing.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach and a genuine interest in developing within the transport planning sector.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of development projects.
• Support and mentoring from experienced transport planning professionals.
• Ongoing training and opportunities to develop your technical skills.
• A clear opportunity to progress your career within an established consultancy.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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