Principal Transport Planner

Access Talent Group; Bristol; 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 collaboratively, mentor junior staff, and ensure the delivery of high-quality designs and assessments. You will be at the forefront of creating sustainable transport systems, liaising with clients and authorities while enhancing your professional development. If you are passionate about transport planning and looking for a permanent position that offers growth and impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning with a focus on civil engineering.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in relevant software tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement transportation plans for civil engineering projects.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure quality of work produced.

Skills

Transport Planning

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Client Relationship Management

IT and Software Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

TRANSYT

LINSIG

ARCADY

PICADY

AUTOCAD

Job description

We 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.

Candidate Profile:

• Personal responsibility for your professional development.
• Attention to detail producing high quality designs, reports, and drawings.
• An ability to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• IT and software skills, proficient with TRANSYT, LINSIG, ARCADY, PICADY, AUTOCAD, etc.
• Developing client relationships and attracting external work opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements - Assisting with Junior members of staff.
• Preparation of Travel Plans and Travel Plan Coordination - Assisting and mentoring junior members of staff.
• Preparation and presentation of technical data and drawings.
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments using ARCADY, PICADY, and LINSIG.
• Liaison with clients, contractors, and local/national authorities, as required.
• To ensure that all assigned tasks/jobs are delivered on-time and to budget.
• To check the quality and accuracy of work produced by junior team members.
• Work collaboratively with the team and proactively support junior staff in developing their technical knowledge.
• Support Team Leaders in the delivery of comprehensive advice to clients on Highways & Transport matters from preliminary advice/feasibility work.
• Undertaking site appraisals/visits and designing surveys, through to providing input to written reports and presentational material.
• Ensuring that all electronic and paper files on projects are kept up-to-date.
• Assistance with other related tasks, as required by your Team Leader.

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 Per Annum

Sector: Transport Infrastructure, Civil & Structural Engineering

Contract Type: Permanent

Town/City: Yorkshire