Senior Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Etwall CP; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join their growing team in Etwall. In this role, you will assist in expanding the Bristol Transport Planning Team while leading interesting projects. Successful candidates will have strong experience in transport notes production, project management, and relevant software skills. This position offers flexible working and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible holiday allowance

Company Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Autonomy to lead projects

Interesting and challenging projects

Qualifications

• Experience in the transport planning field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage projects.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Transport Notes, Statements, and Assessments production

Understanding local and transport policy

Junction capacity modelling software

GIS software packages

Preliminary highway design using AutoCAD

Project management skills

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Membership in a professional institution (CIHT, IHE, TPS)

Tools

AutoCAD

Junctions 10

LinSig/Quickgreen

TRICS

TEMPro

QGIS

ArcGIS

MapInfo

Basemap

TRACC

Job description

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, and Assessments, Travel Plans
• Understanding of relevant local and transport policy and guidance
• Proficient in junction capacity modelling software such as Junctions 10, LinSig/Quickgreen, and industry software like TRICS and TEMPro
• Skilled in GIS software packages such as QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo, Basemap, TRACC
• Proficient in preliminary highway design using AutoCAD and relevant design guidance
• Good organization, communication, and presentation skills with high attention to detail
• Experience in project management, liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Willing to mentor junior staff
• Membership in a professional institution such as CIHT, IHE, TPS, or seeking chartership via TPP or CILT
• Previous industry experience and aspiration to advance your career

Why join?

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