Senior Transport Planner

Access Talent Group; Teignbridge, City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work fully remote, with occasional visits to Edinburgh, allowing for a great work-life balance. You will be responsible for designing and developing transportation plans, conducting traffic impact assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Your expertise in transportation modelling software will be crucial in simulating and analyzing transportation impacts. If you are passionate about improving transportation systems and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Proven experience in transportation planning or traffic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design transportation plans for civil engineering projects.
• Conduct traffic impact assessments and propose solutions.

Skills

Transportation Planning

Traffic Engineering

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

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

Access Talent Group are recruiting for an international multi-disciplinary consulting engineering company with over 90 years’ experience within the built environment. Their expertise and capabilities cover: Buildings, Civil Structures, Highways & Transportation, Land Development, Rail, and Water & Environment. They are currently looking to bring in a Senior Transport Planner within their Scottish office for the ongoing team. The opportunity brings the chance to work fully remote with the occasional visit to Edinburgh.

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 modelling software to simulate and analyse 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 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.