Graduate/ Assistant Transport Planner

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning agency in Newport seeks a Graduate/Assistant Transport Planner to join their dynamic team. The role involves drafting assessments, collaboration within an integrated team, and engaging with diverse projects in various sectors. Within a supportive environment, you'll leverage tools like AutoCAD and analyze travel patterns to make impactful contributions. This position is ideal for a motivated individual eager to develop their career in transport planning.

Benefits

Free gym

On-site café

Social events

Bike storage

Showers and lockers

Qualifications

• 1-3 years into the profession.
• Competent in drafting Transport Assessments and Junction capacity analysis.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoTrack.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Transport Planning Director in a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in diverse projects in education, health, and regeneration.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Transport Assessments drafting

Junction capacity analysis

Highway layouts and design knowledge

TRICS database usage

AutoCAD proficiency

AutoTrack proficiency

Analyzing travel patterns

Understanding UK planning system

Education

Graduate Member of the CIHT

Job description

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Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

What is the opportunity?

• Work directly with the local Transport Planning Director within an integrated multidisciplinary team of circa 20 in Bristol.
• Be part of a national team of circa 150 people.
• Work in a high-quality studio with great light, views, and facilities, including showers, lockers, bike storage, a free gym, on-site café, and social events.
• Join a privately owned company by engineers, with a local owner leader who values employee engagement.
• Be part of a well-established and stable team with diverse projects in sectors like education, health, commercial, residential, leisure, regeneration, and masterplanning, mainly around Bristol.

Why hire you?

• You are curious, challenging, and motivated to deliver and make a difference.
• You possess excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• With one to three years into the profession and being a Graduate Member of the CIHT, you are competent in:
• Drafting Transport Assessments and Statements.
• Understanding Junction capacity analysis.
• Basic highway layouts and design knowledge.
• Using the TRICS database.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoTrack.
• Analyzing travel patterns using Census Data.
• Understanding the wider UK planning system.

What next

Complete the straightforward application process. We will review and respond within 7 working days. If you'd like to talk before applying or need adjustments to the process, contact Alex Wraith.