Transport Planner

Jamesgray Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension 4%

Life assurance

Wellbeing package

Cycle2work scheme

Charity days

Social events

Job summary

James Gray Recruitment Ltd in Leeds is seeking a Transport Planner to join a vibrant, people-focused organisation. The role offers learning from experienced Directors and clear promotion potential for a Graduate Transport Planner with around two years’ experience.

The position involves preparing reports, modelling traffic, and managing projects with senior support. A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are required, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in developments within residential, commercial and education sectors.
• Working knowledge of traffic (junction & strategic) modelling software.
• Experience on strategic development sites.
• Liaising with stakeholders.
• Understanding plan-making process and impact on transport-related assessment work.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to Work in the UK indefinitely (no visa sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Preparing technical reports such as Access Appraisals, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and WCHARs with support from senior colleagues and Directors.
• Carry out junction capacity modelling and CAD design work.
• Carry out day-to-day project management of projects, with support from senior colleagues and Directors.
• Mentor junior colleagues.
• Liaise with stakeholders, external project team members and clients.
• Represent the company at meetings, public consultations and exhibitions.
• Undertake site visits.
• Actively carry out business development for the company.
• Management of own workload with support from senior colleagues.

Skills

Traffic modelling

Stakeholder liaison

Project management

Mentoring juniors

Tools

CAD design

Access Appraisals

Job description

Role: Transport Planner Salary: £30k-£45k depending on experience Location: Leeds Ref: MB551

This role represents an excellent opportunity for a Transport Planner seeking to join a vibrant, people-focused organisation in Leeds, offering the chance to learn directly from experienced Directors. It also presents a clear promotion opportunity for an ambitious Graduate Transport Planner with around two years’ experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Responsibilities

• Preparing technical reports such as Access Appraisals, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and WCHARs with support from senior colleagues and Directors.
• Carry out junction capacity modelling and CAD design work.
• Carry out day-to-day project management of projects, with support from senior colleagues and Directors.
• Mentor junior colleagues.
• Liaise with stakeholders, external project team members and clients.
• Represent the company at meetings, public consultations and exhibitions.
• Undertake site visits.
• Actively carry out business development for the company.
• Management of own workload with support from senior colleagues.

Requirements

• Experience in working on developments within a range of sectors including residential, commercial and education.
• Working knowledge of traffic (junction & strategic) modelling software.
• Understanding and experience in working on strategic development sites.
• Knowledge and experience in liaising with stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of the plan-making process and impact on transport-related assessment work.
• Full UK driving licence
• The Right to Work in the UK indefinitely (the company are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future)

Rewarding you:

• A competitive starting salary
• Industry-leading annual leave: 25 days, plus your birthday, plus the period between Christmas and New Year, and an additional day for every three years’ service up to an additional five days
• 4% contribution towards your company pension
• Life assurance
• Access to the Company’s wellbeing package, including a Cycle2work scheme, paid charity days, Employee Assistance Program (providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters) and social events throughout the year.