Senior Transport Planner

Driver Resource Ltd; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Transport Planning is seeking an experienced Transport Planner or Senior Transport Planner to manage the planning process for various projects in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of UK Transport Planning experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a degree in a relevant field. This role promises an opportunity to contribute to project success and support junior staff development in a creative environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with UK Transport Planning standards and processes.
• Member of Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (MCIHT).

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Transport Assessments and Statements.
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments.
• Liaison with clients and authorities.
• Check quality of work produced by junior team members.
• Assistance with office growth activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Commercial understanding

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Transport Planner or Senior Transport Planner

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £33,000 - £45,000

Driver Resource Recruitment are currently working with a leading consultancy offering a complete, integrated approach to Transport Planning and Highways Design who are now seeking a seasoned Transport Planner to join their team in Birmingham. In this key role, you will oversee and manage the transport planning process for a range of projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality statements and plans that meet budgetary and client requirements. If you are looking for a new challenge in an environment that values creativity, excellence, and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
• Preparation of Travel Plans as and Travel Plan Coordination
• Preparation and presentation of technical data and drawings
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments using ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG
• Liaison with clients, contractors and local / national authorities, as required
• To ensure that all assigned tasks / jobs are delivered on-time and to budget
• To check the quality and accuracy of work produced by junior team members
• Work collaboratively with the team and proactively support junior staff in developing their technical knowledge
• Support Team Leaders in the delivery of comprehensive advice to clients on Highways & Transport matters from preliminary advice / feasibility work
• Undertaking site appraisals/visits and designing surveys, through to providing input to written reports and presentational material
• Ensuring that all electronic and paper files on projects they are kept up-to-date
• Assistance with other related tasks, as required by your Team Leader
• Have an active role in growing and establishing the Birmingham Office.

Technical Skills

• Advanced use of Microsoft Office software packages
• Good levels of numeracy, including a good understanding of spreadsheets.
• Use of AutoCAD (desirable)
• Working experience / understanding of ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG

Competencies

• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to clearly communicate findings from complex data
• Ability to work easily and accurately with numbers
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Good commercial understanding
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and ability to manage own workload
• Approachable and professional manner when dealing with colleagues and clients

Essentials

• Degree in applicable subject; Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering
• 4+ years of experience of UK Transport Planning standards and processes
• Member of Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (MCIHT)