Transport Planner / Assistant Transport Planner - Newcastle / Leeds

Tetra Tech; Leeds; Hybride; GBP 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tetra Tech is seeking a Transport Planner or Assistant Transport Planner to join our North team, based in Newcastle or Leeds. The role focuses on development-related transport planning and supporting assessments and travel plans.

You will work with data, surveys, Excel, GIS, and deliver practical transport solutions with hybrid office/home working; training provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in transport planning, civil engineering or geography preferred.
• Professional accreditation (CIHT, CILT, TPP or ICE) is beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS is expected.

Responsabilités

• Assist with Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and EIAs for development projects.
• Coordinate traffic, pedestrian and cyclist surveys and site visits.
• Analyse data and support transport modelling and forecasting tools such as TRICS, TEMPro or LinSig.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Transport planning

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in transport planning, civil engineering or geography

Outils

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Transport modelling software

Description du poste

Transport Planner / Assistant Transport Planner

Are you looking for an interesting and rewarding career where you can help make a difference, solve problems and contribute to the future of transport? We are seeking a full-time Transport Planner or Assistant Transport Planner to join our established North team, based in Newcastle or Leeds.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. You will join a well-established team delivering a wide variety of projects for clients across the private and public sectors, including housing and commercial developers, local and highway authorities, architects, town planners and other professionals.

Your work will primarily focus on development-related transport planning, including assisting with Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and transport chapters within EIAs. You will arrange traffic, pedestrian and cyclist surveys, undertake site visits, analyse and interpret data using Excel and GIS, support highway designs and help develop active travel, inclusive mobility and sustainable transport solutions.

Full support will be provided on a day-to-day basis by an experienced transport planning professional.

Your Impact in this position

You will help turn data and site observations into practical transport solutions, supporting projects from initial assessment through to delivery. As your experience develops, you will build your technical knowledge of the UK planning process and use transport modelling and forecasting tools including TRICS, TEMPro, Junctions, LinSig and Transyt.

Core Capabilities

Technical Analysis

• Analyse, collate and interpret data, communicating your findings clearly.

Transport Planning

• Support Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, EIAs and sustainable transport solutions.

Highway Design & Modelling

• Assist with site access, junction and road designs, vehicle swept paths and transport modelling.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a project team.

Problem Solving & Development

• Bring a methodical approach, attention to detail, drive to succeed and willingness to learn and get involved.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant subject such as transport planning, civil engineering or geography is preferred. Professional accreditation or membership of CIHT, CILT, TPP or ICE is beneficial. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is required, with opportunities to develop your use of AutoCAD, GIS and specialist transport planning software. Previous UK work experience would be beneficial.

Working Environment

This is a full-time role based in Newcastle or Leeds, with hybrid working allowing a mix of office and home working. Site visits will also form part of the role, providing the opportunity to observe real-world transport conditions and apply these to your technical work.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.