Graduate Transport Planner

Ridge & Partners LLP; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport sector is looking for a Graduate Transport Planner to join its dynamic team in Reading. This role involves preparing transport assessments, engaging with clients, and contributing to exciting projects in sustainable transport and urban planning. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong analytical skills, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Transport Planning/Engineering, Mathematics, Geography, or Civil Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Full current driving licence is desirable.

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 skills

Problem-solving skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in transport planning related/numeric subject

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

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)