Transport Planner

Zodiac Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed recruitment agency is looking for a Transport Planner to join a collaborative team in Manchester. This role involves developing transport infrastructure designs and conducting road network analysis. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and demonstrate experience in transport engineering with skills in AutoCAD. The position offers a salary range of £30-£38k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in Transport Planning or a related discipline.
• Experience in transport engineering and planning.
• A member of a relevant professional organisation (CIHT or ICE) ideally on route to incorporated or chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Develop transport infrastructure scheme designs using AutoCAD.
• Undertake and oversee road network analysis.
• Preparation of technical reports (Transportation Assessments, Access Appraisals, Travel Plans etc).

Skills

Transport engineering and planning

Development planning

Traffic engineering

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Knowledge of Junctions 9, LINSIG, TRANSYT

Feasibility studies

Sustainable transport planning

Education

Degree in Transport Planning or related discipline

MSc or further postgraduate qualifications

Tools

AutoCAD

Paramics Discovery

Job description

Overview

Role: Transport Planner

Location: Manchester

Salary: £30-£38k (DOE)

Ref: MB927

Our Client is looking for a Transport Planner to join their team in Manchester. You will be working in a supportive and collaborative team on a range of projects from small scale access assessments to the preparation of Transportation Assessments for strategic development sites.

You will be a key addition to their team, contributing to the continued development of the Transport Planning team and wider business.

Responsibilities

• Develop transport infrastructure scheme designs using AutoCAD in line with industry guidance and standards
• Undertake and oversee road network analysis
• Preparation of technical reports (Transportation Assessments, Access Appraisals, Travel Plans etc)

Candidate Specification

• A degree (or equivalent) in Transport Planning or a related discipline
• Experience in transport engineering and planning with demonstrable skills in all or some of the following:
• Development planning
• Traffic engineering
• Working knowledge of Junctions 9, LINSIG, TRANSYT
• A working knowledge of Paramics Discovery would be beneficial
• Infrastructure design applying SCOTS / DMRB roads design principles
• Feasibility studies
• Sustainable transport planning
• A member of a relevant professional organisation (such as CIHT or ICE) ideally on route to incorporated or chartered status
• Experience and working knowledge of AutoCAD software
• MSc or further postgraduate qualifications related to transport planning or transport engineering would be beneficial

What to Do Next

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