Transport Planner

Calibre Search; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport consultancy in Fareham is seeking a Transport Planner with at least 2 years of development planning experience. You will manage projects, write transport assessments, and develop travel plans for various sectors. The ideal candidate has a degree and excellent communication skills, and is proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft programmes. The role offers full support and training in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years transport planning experience.
• Working knowledge of relevant design guidance and local planning policies.
• Ability to respond efficiently to demands at a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage small to medium sized projects.
• Write and check Transport Assessments/Statements, Technical Notes.
• Attend project team and Local Highway Authority meetings.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to prioritize workload

Experience using AutoCAD

Experience using TRICs

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft programmes

Modelling software

Job description

I am currently working with an established transport planning team that spans across 3 offices to find a Transport Planner with at least 2 years Development Planning experience.

Your role will be to deliver your own Travel Plans, Transport Assessments, Access Appraisals and Junction Models to a variety of clients in sectors such as Residential, Commercial, Sports & Leisure and much more.

You will be joining a team of over 65 that and be based in the consultancies Fareham office. You will be able to further develop your skillset surrounded by a wealth of experience and you'll be given full support and training to deliver the development planning schemes.

Transport Planner Requirements

• Degree level qualification or equivalent
• At least 2 years transport planning experience, ideally exploring membership at a professional organisation
• Working knowledge of relevant design guidance & awareness of relevant local planning policies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to respond efficiently to demands at a high standard
• Ability to prioritise workload, work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative
• Experience of working with computer based systems including Microsoft programmes
• Experience using AutoCAD, TRICs and modelling software

Transport Planner Responsibilities

• Lead and manage small - medium sized projects, including budget and time management, delegating where appropriate with input from senior colleagues
• Write and occasionally check Transport Assessments/Statements, Technical Notes, Travel Plans, Access Appraisals etc.
• Good understanding of modelling packages, and methodologies to calculate trip generation and distributions
• Ability to complete / review of planning drawing requirements, such as visibility splays, vehicle tracking diagrams, access designs etc.
• Undertake site visits independently and provide professional opinions accordingly, particularly to inform scheme development at early stages of projects
• Attendance at project team, client and Local Highway Authority meetings
• Help preparing material for and attendance at Public Consultations
• Development of good personal and company working relationships with architects/planners/local highways officers
• Complete fee proposals for small to medium projects and input into larger sites where required

If interested in this Transport Planner position but would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smtih at Calibre Search Manchester.

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