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, for the right person (if you are interested).
In terms of future prospects, there is no upward limit as to the level you can reach; as the company grows, so will you.
The business also has Flood Risk and Sustainable Drainage teams, and a detailed civil engineering design team. The work is all inter related, and you will also have opportunities to work with the other teams and learn a bit more about them.
WHAT YOULL GET
A starting salary of £27,000. Theres a good team spirit, with games nights, and outings; both social and professional.
WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING
A beautiful new office in a larger office complex with many on-site facilities. There are outside areas where you can enjoy a picnic, stretch your legs, or even just relax. If its a nice day you could even take a stroll down by the River.
Its a friendly team, with nice people; there are less than 30 in the team, and this includes several other graduates
Based in a small village near Ware in Hertfordshire; close to the border of Essex. The offices are easy to reach by train, bus or car. There is also a Cycle to work Scheme. Commutable from areas including Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Hertford, Welwyn, Harlow, Bishops Stortford, Barnet, Enfield, and Stevenage.
WHAT YOU NEED
Geography would be the preferred degree. Or anything specifically related to Transport Planning.
Youll need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good Excel skills are also needed, as youll be managing and interpreting data.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
If you fit the profile then please send your cv asap. We will then speak more about the role and business, and how it may match what you are looking for.
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