Graduate Transport Planner

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Graduate Transport Planner to join their dynamic Transport Planning team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a degree in a related field. You will assist in various projects, engage with clients, and contribute to sustainable transport solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in transport planning related/numeric subject required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills needed.
• Experience with transport planning and software beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of transport assessments and feasibility studies.
• Conduct traffic and transport data analysis using industry-standard software.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated transport solutions.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Transport Planning

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Geography

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

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We are recruiting a Graduate Transport Planner to join our growing Transport Planning team. This role will suit someone with strong numeric, analytical and written skills who is willing to solve problems that arise across various exciting projects working as part of our dynamic and fun team.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

• Assist in the preparation of transport assessments, travel plans, feasibility studies and other technical reports and presentations
• Use of industry leading computer-aided design and assessment packages such as: Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, GIS, and modelling packages (inc. Junctions 10, LinSig and VISSIM)
• Conduct traffic and transport data analysis using industry-standard software
• Support the development of transport models/simulations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated transport solutions
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities to gather requirements and provide updates

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

• Degree in transport planning related/numeric subject (eg: Transport Planning/Engineering, Mathematics, Geography, Civil Engineering) or equivalent
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A keen interest in sustainable transport and urban/ town planning
• Any experience in transport planning, AutoCAD, and GIS software would be beneficial (eg TRICS, Junctions 10, LinSig, etc)
• Full current driving licence (desirable)