Graduate Transport Planner - 1 year experience

Penguin Recruitment; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Graduate Transport Planner, focusing on development projects across the UK. You’ll work on sustainable transport solutions while receiving support for your professional growth. This hybrid role allows flexibility between home and the office, contributing to impactful planning initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance bonuses

Pension contributions and private healthcare

Flexible working arrangements

One-on-one mentoring from senior staff

Regular company social events

Employee Ownership Trust benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in development-focused transport planning.
• Strong presentation abilities.
• Effective time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze traffic data.
• Prepare Technical Notes and Transport Statements.
• Conduct junction assessments and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Geography, Transport Planning, Town Planning, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Graduate Transport Planner

Are you a motivated and ambitious Graduate Transport Planner with at least one year of experience in development-focused transport planning? Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking and dynamic organisation? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a growing team of professionals dedicated to delivering innovative transport solutions.

Overview

We are seeking a Graduate Transport Planner with a passion for transport planning and a desire to contribute to a wide range of development planning projects across the UK. This role offers the chance to work on diverse and impactful projects, with a strong focus on sustainable development and the transition to net zero.

This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility to work from home and the office, with locations in Manchester (Wilmslow) or Newcastle.

Responsibilities

As a Graduate Transport Planner, you will:

• Gather, analyse, and interpret traffic data from various external sources.
• Assess development sites for accessibility across multiple transport modes.
• Contribute to the preparation of Technical Notes, Transport Statements/Assessments, Environmental Statement chapters, and Travel Plans.
• Create technical figures and use GIS tools to support reports and assessments.
• Conduct junction capacity assessments and site visits.
• Assist in masterplan and junction design, as well as the design of highway improvement schemes.
• Work collaboratively with an experienced team, receiving tailored support to aid your professional development.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A degree in a relevant field such as Geography, Transport Planning, Town Planning, or Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of one year of experience in development-focused transport planning.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a positive attitude.
• Excellent presentation and technical writing abilities.
• The ability to manage your time effectively to meet deadlines and budgets.
• A genuine interest and enthusiasm for transport planning.

Day-to-Day

Your typical day will involve:

• Collaborating with colleagues to deliver high-quality transport planning solutions.
• Analysing data and preparing technical reports to support development projects.
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
• Contributing to the design and assessment of transport infrastructure.
• Balancing multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary and annual performance-based bonuses.
• Pension contributions and private healthcare.
• Payment of professional membership fees.
• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career development, including one-on-one mentoring from senior staff.
• Regular company social events to foster team collaboration and camaraderie.
• The chance to work on innovative projects that contribute to sustainable development.
• Employee Ownership Trust benefits, including tax-free bonuses, ensuring the company is run for the benefit of its employees.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive organisation that values its employees and fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. With a flat management structure, you'll have the chance to make a real impact from day one, contributing to meaningful projects that shape the future of transport planning.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work with a team that's passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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