Graduate Transport Planner

JP Engineering; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Oxford is seeking a Graduate Transport Planner to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will assist in various projects related to transport planning, gaining valuable consultancy skills and support for your career development. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a graduate training programme, private healthcare, and opportunities for further qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Graduate Training Programme and Mentoring System

Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Support for optional Masters

Annual Appraisal and Salary Review

Friendly and interactive team

Active social and charitable calendar

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree or HND level preferably in Geography, Planning, Mathematics or Civil Engineering.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing Transport Assessments, Statements, and Travel Plans.
• Input into site layouts and parking designs.
• Conduct site visits and client meetings.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to prioritise workload

Ability to work as part of a team

Initiative

Experience with Microsoft packages

Education

Degree or HND in Geography, Planning, Mathematics or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Our clients provide high quality, expert advice and support on all aspects of Transport Planning, Travel Planning, Civil and Structural Engineering. They recruit the right staff as retention and development are key and now require a Graduate Transport Planner in OXFORD. They will provide your launching pad to a successful career in Transport Planning; you will be on your way to flourish with the company\'s continued growth from 4 existing and future offices. The role involves working alongside a diverse team of Transport Planners, Civil Engineers, and Structural Engineers, gaining consultancy skills as you assist in a number of projects at any one time as our clients prepare planning applications for new and regenerated development sites.

Dynamic and client-focused, with an eye for detail and excellent analytical judgement; over the 12-18 month programme you will help prepare Transport Assessments and Statements, as well as Travel Plans, which will include input into site layouts, access and parking designs, local and national planning policy, potential development impact on infrastructure, and preparing strategies to support sustainable travel practices for future developments. As an SME your direct exposure to clients, site visits and meetings will be matched by opportunities for input into the company operations such as marketing, finance and development.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Educated to Degree or HND level preferably in Geography, Planning, Mathematics or Civil Engineering
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work effectively with other staff and as part of a team
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Previous experience of working with computer-based systems including Microsoft packages

Behavioural

• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Promote and respect the principles of confidentiality
• Compliance with the company\'s policies and procedures and operate within the company controls and QMS
• Carry out tasks and duties assigned in a positive and dignified manner
• Look to solve problems
• Work effectively, and accurately
• Be adaptable in carrying out functions on behalf of the company
• Work well as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Graduate Training Programme and Mentoring System
• Private Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Support for optional Masters or alternative qualification from Year 2 of employment
• Annual Appraisal and Salary Review
• A friendly and interactive team on hand to ensure a supportive environment and fast progression
• Exposure to some of the nation\'s most prominent developers, planners and architects
• Active social and charitable calendar