Senior Transport Planner

Carrington West; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm is looking for a Senior Transport Planner to join their growing team in the UK. The ideal candidate will have experience in transport planning and relevant industry software skills. This position offers flexible holiday allowances, hybrid working, and opportunities for career advancement. Join a new team focused on interesting and challenging projects.

Benefits

Flexible holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working

Interesting projects

Autonomy in project leadership

Career progression potential

Qualifications

• Experience producing Transport Notes, Statements, and Assessments.
• Understanding of local and national transport policy.
• Skilled in mentor roles for junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in expanding the Bristol Transport Planning Team.
• Lead your projects with autonomy.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Transport Notes production

Transport policy understanding

Junction capacity modelling software

GIS software proficiency

Preliminary highway design

Project management

Communication skills

Mentorship abilities

Education

Membership in CIHT, IHE, TPS, or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Junctions 10

LinSig

Quickgreen

TRICS

TEMPro

QGIS

ArcGIS

MapInfo

Basemap TRACC

Job description

My client, an award-winning consulting engineer, is looking for a Senior Transport Planner to join their recently established, growing multi-disciplinary office. Led by your Transport Planning line manager and supported by the office's Regional Director, you will assist in expanding the Bristol Transport Planning Team.

Who you are

• Experience producing Transport Notes, Statements, Assessments, and Travel Plans.
• Understanding of relevant local and national transport policy and guidance.
• Competent user of junction capacity modelling software such as Junctions 10 and LinSig/Quickgreen, and other industry software like TRICS and TEMPro.
• Proficient in GIS software packages such as QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo, and Basemap TRACC.
• Skilled in preliminary highway design using AutoCAD and relevant design guidance.
• Strong organisation, communication, and presentation skills, with high attention to detail and a good work ethic.
• Experience with project management, liaising with clients and stakeholders.
• Willing to mentor junior staff in their training and development.
• Member of a professional institution such as CIHT, IHE, TPS, or seeking chartership via TPP or CILT.
• Previous industry experience and a desire to advance your career.

Why join?

• Flexible holiday allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Interesting and challenging projects.
• Autonomy to lead your projects.
• Excellent career progression potential.