Transport Engineer

sweco; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in London is seeking a talented Transport Engineer to join their team. You will play a pivotal role in delivering significant transport projects, collaborating closely with private sector clients, and ensuring project deliverables are met. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant engineering degree and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. Join a supportive team dedicated to transforming society through innovative projects.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career progression opportunities

Access to exciting projects

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Transport Planning and knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Proactive nature with experience working with private sector clients.
• Understanding of national and London-specific planning policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input as part of the project team.
• Liaise with private sector clients and their design teams.
• Ensure project delivery meets client objectives and requirements.

Skills

Transport Planning knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

AutoCAD experience

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

Vehicle Tracking software

TRICS software

Junctions 10

GIS software

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We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Transport Engineer to join our team in London.

Working as part of the London Transport Planning team, you will help to deliver exciting new developments, regeneration and masterplanning schemes across the UK, including many prestigious and high-profile projects.

What does the role involve?

• Providing day to day technical input as part of the Project team.
• Undertaking tasks assigned by the team leader/project managers to support design delivery and other project deliverables.
• Liaising with our private sector clients and their design teams.
• Ensuring that project delivery meets the client’s objectives and requirements.
• Ensuring tasks are carried out and completed in accordance with the agreed scope of works, timescales and budgets.
• Working in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines as required to deliver project requirements.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

• A relevant degree, ideally from an engineering background.
• Relevant experience working in Transport Planning and a good knowledge of the UK planning system.
• A proactive nature, with a track record of working with private sector clients, delivering a range of projects.
• An understanding of national planning policy, as well as London specific policy and guidance which governs development.
• Excellent problem solving/contingency planning skills with the ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to suit different audiences.
• Experience of AutoCAD and Vehicle Tracking software.
• A good understanding of relevant design standards and guidelines.
• Experience of using industry standard software, such as TRICS. Experience of using junction capacity modelling software e.g. Junctions 10, would also be advantageous.
• Good Microsoft Office skills including the ability to process and analyse data using Excel.
• GIS software experience would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

We are a fantastic, friendly and welcoming team, based in the heart of the City of London, working on complex, challenging and high-profile projects. You’ll be working for a top ten civil engineering firm (recognised by New Civil Engineer (NCE). You’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society and the built environment by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.com/careers.