Principal Transport Planner

Access Talent Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking a skilled Principal Transport Planner to design and implement transportation strategies for major civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, proven experience in transportation planning, and proficiency in relevant software. This role requires strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills, ensuring effective collaboration with clients and project teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering.
• Proficiency in transportation modelling software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing transportation plans.
• Managing large scale residential development projects.
• Client and project team interface.

Skills

Transportation planning

Traffic engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or related field

Tools

VISSIM

Synchro

Cube

Job description

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

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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.

Responsibilities

• Large scale residential developments, such as the Chelmsford Garden Village Project, where the scheme has the objectives of the majority of movements being by active travel and non-car modes.
• A number of rail station redevelopment projects, which include Epsom, Twickenham, Walthamstow Central, Guildford and Bishop’s Stortford Stations.
• The operation of Travel Plans for a number of schemes, including for the management of demand responsive transit services and other bus services, cycle schemes and car clubs.
• Management of projects
• Client and Project Team interface
• Highways modelling for Transport Assessments
• Developing skills in PARAMICS and other simulation programmes
• Report writing including Evidence for Inquiries

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or related roles
• Proficiency in transportation modelling software such as VISSIM, Synchro, or Cube
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and propose solutions for transportation challenges
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities to convey complex transportation plans to clients and stakeholders
• Familiarity with relevant transportation regulations and environmental standards
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals