Senior Transport Planner

Access Talent Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Scotland seeks a skilled Senior Transport Planner to design and implement effective transportation strategies for civil engineering projects. The role involves developing transportation plans, conducting traffic assessments, and collaborating with engineers and planners. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in relevant fields, experience in transportation planning, and proficiency in modeling software. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transportation planning or traffic engineering.
• Proficiency in using transportation modeling software.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Design transportation plans for civil engineering projects.
• Conduct traffic impact assessments and suggest solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers and urban planners on project designs.
• Analyze the impact of transportation plans using software.
• Prepare reports to communicate plans to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Traffic flow analysis

Safety compliance

Environmental impact assessment

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Engineering

Tools

VISSIM

Synchro

Cube

Job description

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

Access Talent Group are looking for a skilled Senior Transport Planner to join our team in Scotland. 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

• 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

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 modeling 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