Senior Transport Planner

AtkinsRéalis Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Group in Bristol is seeking a talented transport planner to help deliver planning projects for our expanding client base. You will contribute to multidisciplinary teams from inception to delivery, shaping schemes and advising clients on best options.

The role requires strong analytical and written communication, experience with transport strategies, scheme appraisal, and development planning. We offer a hybrid working culture and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Development of transport strategies and plans.
• Scheme appraisal and business case preparation.
• Transport scheme development.
• Development planning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to shaping and growing a high-performing, dynamic team across our national business.
• Cover all aspects of multidisciplinary planning from inception to options appraisal through to detailed scheme design and delivery support.
• Support clients in finding the best outcomes for their transport challenges.
• Develop innovative solutions and advise on project costs and benefits to unlock investment.

Skills

Transport planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Job description

Lead delivery with vision

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's'a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

Overview

Lead delivery with vision

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's'a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. The transportation infrastructure sector in the West of England is experiencing unprecedented levels of investment and AtkinsRéalis is leading projects to upgrade existing transport networks to deliver future demand including active travel initiatives, rail upgrades as well as extensive mass transit and public transport corridor enhancements. We are also working closely with our clients to support their digital transformation and are developing new initiatives to help them deliver on their Net Zero commitments. To be based in the Bristol office, we are seeking a talented and experienced individual to help deliver transport planning projects for our expanding client base. AtkinsRéalis are the Framework Consultants for West of England Combined Authority (Bristol CC, B&NES, South Gloucs), Herefordshire County Council, and Hampshire County Council, meaning that you will have the opportunity to influence your local region. Our regional team also includes the Cardiff office who serve clients across Wales. Within the wider business we also contribute to projects at a national scale for many other local and national government bodies and the private sector.

Your role

• We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wishes to contribute to shaping and growing a high performing, dynamic team, working seamlessly across our national business.
• We cover all aspects of multidisciplinary planning, design and management from inception to options appraisal through to detailed scheme design and delivery support.
• Our transport planners support our clients in finding the best outcomes for their transport challenges.
• We develop innovative solutions and advise on everything from project costs and benefits to the best options to unlock investment.

About You

• Strong analytical, numeracy, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and support evidence-based decision making.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with experience engaging internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Confident team player, capable of working collaboratively and independently.

Successful candidates should demonstrate relevant technical experience commensurate with their level of experience in areas such as:

• Development of transport strategies and plans.
• Scheme appraisal and business case preparation.
• Transport scheme development.
• Development planning.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be.

So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria.

If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.