Transport Planner

Waterman Aspen; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in West Midlands is seeking a Transport Planner to join their team. This role involves working on a variety of client projects while further developing your skills in transport planning. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 4 qualification and have experience in transport policy and strategy development. Benefits include competitive salary, company car or allowance, health insurance, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification or above in transport planning, engineering, geography, etc.
• Experience in shaping transport policy and strategy.
• Knowledge of project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the West Midlands team and work on various projects.
• Support technical progression with ongoing professional development.
• Engage with paid subscriptions to a professional body.

Skills

Transport policy shaping

Transport modelling

Project management principles

Client engagement

Education

Level 4 qualification (e.g., HNC) in relevant discipline

Chartered Transport Planner or other relevant qualification

Job description

Overview

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Transport Planner will see you as a key member of the West Midlands team.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the West Midlands team and work on a variety of client projects.
• Apply and further develop your skills with a varied client base.
• Support technical progression with client buy-in and ongoing professional development.
• Gain exposure to your chosen industry, increasing awareness, knowledge and skills.
• Participate in career development and training to achieve professional or academic qualification goals, supported by the network of mentors and managers.
• Engage with paid subscription to a professional body of your choice.

Experience & Qualifications

• Essential: Level 4 qualification (e.g. HNC) or above in a relevant discipline such as transport planning, engineering, geography, etc.
• Experience in shaping transport policy and strategy.
• Experience of transport modelling and business case development.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Understanding of the strategic context of how transport schemes are delivered.
• Desirable: Chartered Transport Planner or other relevant professional qualification.

Benefits & Remuneration

• Salary in line with experience, skills and location.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Contribution to commuting mileage.
• Permanent health insurance.
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to public holidays (based on a 40 hour week; pro rata for part-time).
• Company pension contribution.
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits.
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community.