Picture a housing scheme, or retail park, and think of the ways that people get in and out of it. For example, there are bus, pedestrian, and cycle lanes (very important for sustainability). The job is related to the planning application process for these.
Youll be working on a range of projects and preparing transport assessments for new developments.
There is plenty of work with data; interpreting it and producing reports to clarify impacts, and likely transport patterns.
Youll be modelling transport networks, and outlining designs of sustainable transport improvements.
You will be in regular contact with outside partners, including planning consultants, architects, surveyors, clients, and developers.
The ability to get on with clients is essential. Everyone needs to support the client base to ensure repeat business.
There will also be the occasional site visit
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Some of the above may not mean anything to you, but dont worry: full training is provided.
You will be supporting existing staff from the top down: learning alongside existing graduates, and all positions up to company directors.
Youll always be learning and adapting, as the policy base changes both at local and national level. Design codes become updated and demographics change, always meaning that adjustment and trends are important.
There is possible support to study for a Masters, fo...