Transport Planner / Assistant Transport Planner - Newcastle / Leeds

Tetra Tech Europe; Newcastle upon Tyne; Híbrido; GBP 28 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Tetra Tech is seeking a full-time Transport Planner or Assistant Transport Planner to join our North team, based in Newcastle or Leeds. You will support a wide range of transport planning activities for private and public sector clients, including assessments and travel plans, with hybrid work options.

You will gain experience in data analysis, transport modelling tools, and collaboration across multiple disciplines, while developing your UK planning knowledge and professional credentials.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant subject preferred; professional accreditation beneficial.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required; opportunities to develop AutoCAD, GIS and transport planning software.
• Previous UK work experience would be beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, EIAs and sustainable transport solutions.
• Arrange surveys for traffic, pedestrians and cyclists; conduct site visits.
• Analyse data using Excel and GIS; support highway designs and transport modelling.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with project teams.
• Develop active travel, inclusive mobility and sustainable transport solutions.

Conhecimentos

Data interpretation

Transport planning

Highway modelling

Communication

Problem solving

Formação académica

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in transport planning, civil engineering or geography

Professional accreditation beneficial (CIHT, CILT, TPP or ICE)

Ferramentas

AutoCAD

GIS

Excel

Word

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 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