Transport Planning Consultant

Strata Construction Consulting; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consultancy seeks a passionate Transport Planning Consultant to join their Reading office on a full-time, hybrid basis. The role involves working on a range of infrastructure projects and requires experience in both public and private sector transport planning, including producing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.

Benefits

Holiday buy back scheme

Flexible working

Profit share scheme

Private healthcare

In-house training and mentoring

Cycle to Work Scheme

Payment of professional subscription

Qualifications

• Experience in private sector development projects, particularly Transport Assessments.
• Knowledge of highway design and transport planning.
• Strong technical background with relevant software expertise.

Responsibilities

• Work on transport planning projects for public and private clients.
• Undertake Travel Plan Coordinator responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with clients and present data.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Transport Planning or related field

Tools

GIS Software

Industry-specific modelling software

Job description

Are you passionate about Transport Planning and looking for a new position in a leading UK consultancy? We have an opening for a Transport Planning Consultant to join our clients busy Reading office on a full time, hybrid basis.

You’ll be working on a wide range of projects across the UK and beyond from new settlements and nationally strategic infrastructure projects, through to urban regeneration schemes and a wide range of education, employment and sports and leisure developments.

Ideally, you should have experience of working as part of a team on transport planning commissions with both public and private sector clients (degree of autonomy dependant on experience and role).

What’s on offer

• Holiday buy back scheme
• Flexible working
• Profit share scheme
• Private healthcare
• Training and mentoring inhouse with ICE
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Payment of professional subscription

What you need to succeed

• Experience in private sector development planning projects including the production of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans
• Knowledge of preliminary highway design and swept path assessment
• Experience in undertaking the Travel Plan Coordinator role
• Excellent communication skills and interface with clients Knowledge of data analysis techniques, and experience in interrogation, analysis and presentation mindful of the needs of different audiences
• The ability to undertake focussed, problem-solving tasks with an appropriate degree of independence to arrive at solutions to often complex challenges
• An understanding of the planning process in England, and experience of applying government policy and guidance to projects
• Strong technical background with knowledge of industry specific modelling software
• GIS Experience