Transport Planning Technician Bedford, MK44 3RZ Transport Planning

Rappor Consultants Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Transport Planning Technician for their Bedford office. The role involves assisting project managers with highway works drawings, developing access strategies, and ensuring compliance with UK standards. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary based on experience

25 days annual leave plus additional days

4% pension contribution

Life assurance

Wellbeing package including Cycle2work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing concept highway designs in the UK is essential.
• Proficiency with relevant standards including MfS, DMRB, and LTN1/20.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Vehicle Tracking software (or similar).

Responsibilities

• Preparing concept highway layouts and Active Travel Routes.
• Creating 2D highway and junction layouts in accordance with MfS and DMRB standards.
• Participating in site visits to gather information or observe existing conditions.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Methodical thinking

Tools

AutoCAD

Vehicle Tracking software

Job description

Opportunity for an experienced Transport Planning Technician to join our growing team in Bedford, MK44 3RZ.

Role Overview

As a member of the Transport Planning team, you will assist project managers and colleagues in preparing highway works drawings to support planning applications. Your responsibilities will include preliminary design of access and basic junctions (priority, roundabouts, signals), detailed review of site layouts including vehicle tracking, and developing access strategies for large strategic developments.

Your Responsibilities

1. Preparing concept highway layouts and Active Travel Routes.
2. Creating 2D highway and junction layouts in accordance with MfS and DMRB standards.
3. Undertaking initial access design for residential and commercial schemes.
4. Developing preliminary access strategies.
5. Supporting project administration and maintaining records.
6. Participating in site visits to gather information or observe existing conditions.
7. Collaborating within your team and with multidisciplinary project teams.
8. This is primarily a desk-based role, based in our Bristol, Cheltenham, or Bedford offices, with occasional site visits.
9. Experience in preparing concept highway designs in the UK is essential.
10. Proficiency with relevant standards including MfS, DMRB, and LTN1/20.
11. Knowledge of AutoCAD and Vehicle Tracking software (or similar).
12. Effective communication and teamwork skills.
13. Methodical thinking to design, plan, and organize project components.
14. Alignment with our company values (see our Careers page for details).

About Rappor

Our philosophy is to invest in our people and build strong stakeholder partnerships, fostering a dynamic and successful environment. As a multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consultancy, we contribute to the built environment. Our core values include ‘living our best life’ and ‘celebrating our team’, with ample opportunities to do so.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary based on experience.
• Industry-leading annual leave: 25 days, plus your birthday, the period between Christmas and New Year, and an additional day for every three years of service, up to five extra days.
• 4% pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing package including Cycle2work scheme, paid charity days, Employee Assistance Program, and social events.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Let us know how we can support you to be your best at Rappor.

Next Steps

We will acknowledge applications immediately and review on a rolling basis. The process includes an initial phone discussion and an in-person interview at our Bedford office.

Application

Apply now to join our team.

Additional Details

Hours: 37.5 per week (part-time options available)

Application deadline: 31-05-2025