JOB DESCRIPTION
A permanent, position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
MEC is a multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy, delivering services for private and public sector projects across residential, commercial, industrial, retail, leisure, education, and healthcare. Operating nationally from offices in Birmingham, Brighton, Leicester and Nottingham, we provide expert guidance for a wide range of clients.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Transport Plannerto join our growing team at MEC. This role can be based out of our offices in either Birmingham, Brighton,Leicester, or our upcoming office in Nottingham.
This is a fantastic opportunity for driven and passionate individualto join a busy, growing team; providing transport access solutions to help unlock development sites and deliver successful outcomes for our clients.
If you're a driven individual looking for an exciting opportunity to expand your expertise and contribute to high-quality projects, we’d love to hear from you!
REQUIREMENTS
Key role responsibilities:
* Undertake Transport Statements, Assessments and Travel Plans to support planning applications for various private sector clients;
* Design project management, co-ordination with other disciplines/offices, client liaison, fee proposals and invoicing;
* Be proficient in undertaking junction capacity assessments using industry standard software including JUNCTIONS and LINSIG;
* Experiencein the use of AutoCAD and preliminary highway design is desirable but not essential;
* Good organisation, communication, and presentation skills, with high standard of attention to detail and personal work ethic
* Be willing and able to mentor junior staff in their training and development;
* Experience producing Transport Notes, Statements and Assessments, Travel Plans;
* Understanding of relevant local and national transport policy and guidance;
* Liaise with clients, colleagues and statutory bodies including Planning Authorities and Highway Authorities, to ensure efficient progress with project commissions;
* Help to deliver excellent customer service; and
* Follow a continued professional development/programme of training
Key skills, experience and attributes required:
A minimum qualification of a degree or equivalent– ideally in Geography, Environmental Management or Transport Planning;
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint specifically) and have strong analytical skills;
Either have or are working towards professional membership with CIHT;
Organised and methodical with a keen eye for quality and the ability to solve problems effectively;
Able to work both independently and as part of a team, and have the necessary skills and experience to work under pressure to deadlines and budgets;
Self-motivated with a positive attitude, pro-active approach and desire to develop a career in the field of Transportation, with development support;
Experience using AutoCAD and Transport Software (i.e. JUNCTIONS, LINSIG, TRICS); and
Someone who will engage in our positive health and safety culture, notifying the company of any potentials risk to your, or your colleagues, health, safety, and wellbeing whilst at work. Cooperate with the company by following processes and training provided on health and safety.
BENEFITS:
At MEC, we value a healthy work-life balance. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer flexible working arrangements to support our employees.
Core benefits include:
* 25 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off
* Company pension scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Paid annual membership for a professional institution
* Flexible working arrangements
* Plus more, which can be viewed on our website.
If you have the skills and experience for this role, we'd love to hear from you.
MEC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
If you have any questions regarding this job opportunity, please call our head office on01530 264753or emailrecruitment@m-ec.co.uk.
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