We are looking for a skilled Transport Planner to join our team in the United Kingdom. As a Graduate Transport Planner, you will be responsible for designing and implementing transportation plans and strategies for various civil engineering projects. You will play a key role in ensuring efficient and sustainable transportation systems for our clients.
Responsibilities:
* Understanding the needs of our clients, the requirements of stakeholders, and the opportunities and constraints associated with a development project.
* Understanding the planning process and key policy documents (including the NPPF, PPG, Local Transport Plans, Decarbonisation Strategy, Gear Change etc).
* Assisting with data collection, including traffic counts, travel surveys, census data, and GIS mapping.
* Undertaking accessibility reviews, to understand the opportunities for people traveling to/from a site to use active and sustainable travel modes, and the preparation of figures to communicate this clearly.
* Estimating the trip generation of a development proposal, the likely mode of travel, the distribution and assignment of trips across the transport network.
* Using industry software to model junctions and assess the impact of traffic changes on capacity.
* Preparing reports including Access Appraisals, Travel Plans, Transport Assessments, and transport chapters for Environmental Statements.
* Asking questions, taking notes and critically reviewing the information provided to identify possible solutions for discussion with the project manager.
* Working directly with clients, architects/planners, highway authorities and developing positive working relationships.
* Getting involved in business development activities, such as use of LinkedIn and attending networking events.
Candidate Profile:
* A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field or equivalent skills/interest in transport planning.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely.
* Strong analytical skills and proficiency in quantitative analysis and data presentation (ideally including the use of Excel and ArcGIS).
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines.
* Attention to detail and personal responsibility to check your own work.
* Ability to develop positive working relationships within the team and with our clients.
* Work collaboratively with other disciplines (for example architects and planners) and stakeholders.
* Personal drive and a commitment to learning and professional development.
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 Per Annum
Sector: Transport Infrastructure, Civil & Structural Engineering
Contract Type: Permanent
Town/City: Yorkshire
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