Principal Transport Planner

Access Talent Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Transport Planner, where you will design and implement innovative transportation strategies for civil engineering projects. This role offers the chance to work on international projects while ensuring sustainable transportation systems that benefit clients and communities alike. You will leverage your exceptional planning skills to collaborate with engineers and local authorities, conduct thorough assessments, and lead impactful projects. If you are passionate about making a difference in transport infrastructure and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning for civil engineering projects.
• Strong report writing and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop transportation plans for civil engineering projects.
• Conduct traffic assessments and propose mitigation solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers and local authorities on project designs.

Skills

Transport Planning

Transportation Modeling Software

Traffic Impact Assessments

Project Management

Interpersonal Communication

Report Writing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Transportation Modeling Software

Job description

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Access Talent Group are looking for a skilled Principal Transport Planner to join our team in the United Kingdom. As a 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. We are looking for someone with experience in international projects.

This is for someone who has experience working on International projects and has a keen interest in continuing the growth of international projects while in the UK. You will also be expected to travel internationally to see sites and meet clients.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop transportation plans for civil engineering projects, considering factors such as traffic flow, safety, and environmental impact.
• Conduct traffic impact assessments and propose solutions to mitigate potential issues.
• Collaborate with engineers, urban planners, and local authorities to integrate transportation plans with overall project designs.
• Use transportation modeling software to simulate and analyze the impact of proposed transportation plans.
• Stay updated with industry trends and regulations to ensure compliance and best practices in transportation planning.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate transportation plans and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Lead transport strategy and public transport studies for international clients.
• Contribute to business growth through business development.

Candidate Profile:

• Exceptional general transport planning skills including an understanding of transport strategy and public transport operations.
• A sound understanding of transport policy and current issues in developing countries.
• Demonstrable experience of managing projects for transport authorities or multilateral development banks.
• Knowledge and skills to extract and analyse complex data sets to derive valuable insights.
• A growing network of industry contacts and positive client referrals.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
• Excellent report-writing skills (lead author on project reports and proposals).

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 Per Annum

Sector: Transport Infrastructure, Civil & Structural Engineering

Contract Type: Permanent

Town/City: Yorkshire