Associate Transport Planner

Strata Construction Consulting; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction consulting is looking for enthusiastic transport planners in Birmingham. The successful candidates will engage in various transport projects, manage client relationships, and contribute to business growth. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits including flexible working arrangements, medical insurance, and an end-of-year bonus.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with seniority

Apple MacBook for work

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Two-tiered pension

Life insurance cover

Death in service cover

Discretionary Cycle Hire scheme

Discretionary Travel Loans

End of year Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in development-focused transport planning.
• Seeking membership in professional organizations like CIHT or ICE.
• High standard work ethic and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Notes, Statements, Assessments, and Travel Plans.
• Conduct Junction capacity modelling and Traffic signal design.
• Manage client communication and prepare client briefs.

Skills

Junction capacity modelling

Traffic signal design

Project Management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Formal education in Civil Engineering

Formal education in Geography

Formal education in Transport Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

ARCADY

PICADY

LinSig

GIS packages

Corel Draw

AutoTrack

Job description

We are seeking enthusiastic transport planners who wish to progress and develop with our client. The successful candidate will be technically competent and able to analyze various transport and development projects. You will be expected to develop and manage key client relations and develop new business.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary (graded by experience);
• 25 days annual leave (increased by seniority);
• Apple MacBook for work;
• Flexible working arrangements;
• Private medical insurance;
• Health cash plan;
• Two-tiered pension;
• Life insurance cover;
• Death in service cover;
• Discretionary Cycle Hire scheme;
• Discretionary Travel Loans; and
• End of year Bonus scheme.

The role:

• Preparation of Transport Notes, Statements and Assessments, Travel Plans, Site Access Appraisals using Microsoft Office programmes (Word and Excel);
• Travel Plan Coordinator experience;
• An understanding of relevant local and national policy and guidance;
• Junction capacity modelling using Junctions software (ARCADY and PICADY);
• Traffic signal design using LinSig;
• Preliminary design of access, junction improvements and highway schemes using AutoCAD;
• Swept Path Analysis using AutoTrack;
• Preparation of high-quality graphics using GIS packages and/or Corel Draw;
• Exposure to Project Management and client communication;
• Prepare client briefs and fee proposals for submission, as well as contributing to company-wide bids and frameworks; and
• Contribute to working towards our business targets.

What you need to succeed:

• Formal education in either Civil Engineering, Geography or Transport Planning;
• Experience in the field of development-focused transport planning;
• A member (or seeking to be) of a professional membership, such as CIHT or ICE;
• Excellent communication skills with a high standard of work ethic;
• Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work proactively and use initiative.