Contract Senior Transport Planner

Strata Construction Consulting; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy in York seeks a Senior Transport Planner. The role involves client communication, preparation of transport assessments, and liaising with local authorities. Candidates should have formal education in Transport Engineering or related fields, and ideally be a member of CIHT or ICE. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in development focused transport planning.
• Member or seeking membership in CIHT or ICE.
• High standard of work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Notes, Statements and Assessments.
• Liaise and negotiate with local highway authorities.
• Contribute to companywide bids and frameworks.

Skills

Transport Engineering

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Education

Formal education in Transport Engineering, Geography or Transport Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Junctions software (ARCADY, PICADY)

LinSig

AutoCAD

GIS packages/Corel Draw

AutoTrack

Job description

This role is a contract role based in York for a well-known consultancy who are looking to take on a Transport/Senior Transport Planner.

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.