Graduate Transport planner

Access Talent Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Transport Planner in the United Kingdom. This role involves designing transportation plans for civil engineering projects, analyzing data, and collaborating with clients and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel and ArcGIS. The position offers competitive salary, full-time contract, and opportunities for learning and development.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field or equivalent skills/interest in transport planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in quantitative analysis and data presentation.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and personal responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing transportation plans for civil engineering projects.
• Understanding clients' needs and stakeholders' requirements.
• Assisting with data collection for transport planning.
• Preparing reports for Transport Assessments and Environmental Statements.
• Developing positive working relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data presentation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

ArcGIS

Job description

((BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri)))

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We are looking for a skilled Transport Planner to join our team in the United Kingdom. As a Graduate Transport Planner, you will be responsible for designing and implementing transportation plans and strategies for various civil engineering projects. You will play a key role in ensuring efficient and sustainable transportation systems for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the needs of our clients, the requirements of stakeholders, and the opportunities and constraints associated with a development project.
• Understanding the planning process and key policy documents (including the NPPF, PPG, Local Transport Plans, Decarbonisation Strategy, Gear Change etc).
• Assisting with data collection, including traffic counts, travel surveys, census data, and GIS mapping.
• Undertaking accessibility reviews, to understand the opportunities for people traveling to/from a site to use active and sustainable travel modes, and the preparation of figures to communicate this clearly.
• Estimating the trip generation of a development proposal, the likely mode of travel, the distribution and assignment of trips across the transport network.
• Using industry software to model junctions and assess the impact of traffic changes on capacity. Graduate / Trainee Transport Planner
• Preparing reports including Access Appraisals, Travel Plans, Transport Assessments, and transport chapters for Environmental Statements.
• Asking questions, taking notes and critically reviewing the information provided to identify possible solutions for discussion with the project manager.
• Working directly with clients, architects/planners, highway authorities and developing positive working relationships.
• Getting involved in business development activities, such as use of LinkedIn and attending networking events.

Candidate Profile

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field or equivalent skills/interest in transport planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in quantitative analysis and data presentation (ideally including the use of Excel and ArcGIS)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and personal responsibility to check your own work
• Ability to develop positive working relationships within the team and with our clients
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines (for example architects and planners) and stakeholdersPersonal drive and a commitment to learning and professional development
• Driving licence (preferable)

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