Transport planner

Access Talent Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation consultancy is seeking a skilled Transport Planner in the UK to design and implement transportation plans for civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have responsibility for creating effective transportation strategies while ensuring sustainable systems. Key responsibilities include data collection, accessibility reviews, and preparing detailed reports for clients. Important skills include a strong attention to detail, proficient use of transport modeling software, and excellent communication abilities to foster client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning and civil engineering projects.
• Strong ability to produce high-quality reports and designs.
• Proven track record in client relationships and business development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement transportation plans and strategies.
• Assist in data collection and undertake accessibility reviews.
• Prepare reports including Access Appraisals and Transport Assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication

Building relationships

IT and software skills

Tools

TRANSYT

LINSIG

ARCADY

PICADY

AUTOCAD

Job description

((BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri)))

We are looking for a skilled Transport Planner to join our team in the United Kingdom. As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for designing and implementing transportation plans and strategies for various civil engineering projects. You will play a key role in ensuring efficient and sustainable transportation systems for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the needs of our clients, the requirements of stakeholders, and the opportunities and constraints associated with a development project.
• Understanding the planning process and key policy documents (including the NPPF, PPG, Local Transport Plans, Decarbonisation Strategy, Gear Change etc).
• Assisting with data collection, including traffic counts, travel surveys, census data, and GIS mapping.
• Undertaking accessibility reviews, to understand the opportunities for people traveling to/from a site to use active and sustainable travel modes, and the preparation of figures to communicate this clearly.
• Estimating the trip generation of a development proposal, the likely mode of travel, the distribution and assignment of trips across the transport network.
• Using industry software to model junctions and assess the impact of traffic changes on capacity.
• Preparing reports including Access Appraisals, Travel Plans, Transport Assessments, and transport chapters for Environmental Statements.
• Asking questions, taking notes and critically reviewing the information provided to identify possible solutions for discussion with the project manager.
• Working directly with clients, architects/planners, highway authorities and developing positive working relationships.
• Getting involved in business development activities, such as use of LinkedIn and attending networking events.

Candidate Profile

• Personal responsibility for your professional development.
• Attention to detail producing high quality designs, reports, and drawings.
• An ability to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• IT and software skills, proficient with TRANSYT, LINSIG, ARCADY, PICADY, AUTOCAD; etc.
• Developing client relationships and attracting external work opportunities.