Transport Planner in Birmingham)

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Growth of Midlands office

Diverse projects

Supportive environment

Technical and commercial development

Job summary

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in transport planning or related environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK transport planning principles and standards.
• Confident communicator with ability to develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Support Team Leaders on a range of transport planning projects.
• Undertake site visits and assist with project delivery.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development and Midlands office growth.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Commercial awareness

Ambitious and proactive

Education

Transport Planning/Civil Engineering degree

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

Job description

Transport Planning Consultant

Location: Birmingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and ambitious transport planning consultancy with the appointment of a Transport Planning Consultant to join their expanding Midlands office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced transport planning professional to join a collaborative team and play an important role in the continued growth of the business. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their technical skills, work on a diverse range of projects and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

The consultancy is looking for an ambitious individual with at least three years' experience within transport planning, who is keen to develop their career and contribute to the growth of the Midlands team.

The Role:

• Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Supporting Team Leaders on a range of transport planning projects
• Undertaking site visits and assisting with project delivery
• Using industry-standard software including ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG
• Applying a strong understanding of UK transport planning standards and guidance
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Supporting business development and networking activities
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the Midlands office

About You:

• A relevant degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 3 years' experience within a transport planning consultancy or related environment
• Strong technical knowledge of UK transport planning principles and standards
• Experience using ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Commercially aware with an ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
• Ambitious, proactive and keen to progress within a growing consultancy

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• The chance to play a key role in the growth of a Midlands office
• Exposure to a diverse range of exciting projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to develop both technically and commercially