Contract Senior Transport Planner

Strata Construction Consulting; Warwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Transport Planner for a contract role in Warwick. The successful candidate will communicate with clients on transport and highway matters, prepare various assessments and plans, and negotiate with local authorities. Candidates should have formal education in a related field and experience in development-focused transport planning. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in development-focused transport planning.
• Membership or intention to join CIHT or ICE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Notes, Statements, Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Liaise and negotiate with local highway authority officers.
• Prepare client briefs and fee proposals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive and initiative

Education

Formal education in Transport Engineering, Geography or Transport Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

AutoCAD

Junctions software (ARCADY, PICADY)

LinSig

AutoTrack

GIS packages or Corel Draw

Job description

Are you a Transport or Senior Transport Planner who is looking for a contract role in Warwick? This is a great opportunity to gain a long-term contract with a well-respected consultancy.

As a Senior Transport Planner, you will communicate with clients and provide advice on transport and highway matters. You will also be involved in liaising and negotiating with local highway authority officers and other government bodies to achieve successful outcomes for clients.

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 the 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 companywide bids and frameworks; and
• Contribute to working towards our business targets.

What you need to succeed:

• Formal education in either Transport 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; and
• Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work proactively and use initiative.