Graduate Transport Planner / Travel Planner
My client is a specialist transport and sustainability planning services company boasting a stellar reputation across the North West, Yorkshire, Midlands and the wider UK.
By working with a range of clients from different sectors, they support the planning of complex, challenging and varying scale developments making them possible from a transport perspective.
They have a prestigious portfolio of clients in major volume housebuilders, land promoters, city centre regeneration specialists, retail parks, education facilities, local authorities and the NHS.
The majority of work has historically been secured through word of mouth and repeat work; however, their expansion plans and recent instructions mean they are seeking a Graduate Transport Planner that is keen to expand their knowledge and learn from some of the best in the industry.
Responsibilities:
1. Day-to-day technical input into a variety of projects.
2. Preparation of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans including trip generation, distribution and assignment.
3. Conduct junction capacity assessments, highway design including use of CAD, accident data analysis, public transport and site accessibility assessments including the use of GIS and Public Transport Accessibility software.
4. Meet with a wide variety of clients to offer and deliver solution-based strategies that improve accessibility.
5. Assist in the delivery of their market-first sustainable travel nudge campaign across large employers using social media and technology.
6. Negotiate with stakeholders and partners along with project management of contractors to maximize sustainable travel utilization.
7. Take ownership of projects at an early stage with appropriate guidance and mentoring provided.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills are essential. It is also essential that the successful applicant has a passion for reducing the environmental impact of travel, which is a founding principle of the company.
Specialisms:
The job is effectively split into two specialisms:
1. Engineering Element: An interest in the following will be needed:
* Highway junction design and use of AutoCAD software.
* Junction analysis and use of ARCADY, PICADY, TRANSYT and LINSIG software.
* Production and input into Transport Assessment and Travel Plan preparation.
* Understanding of the planning process and highway orders.
* Understanding and knowledge of GIS and accessibility mapping.
* Use of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel and Word.
1. Travel Planning Role: Competencies should include:
* Travel Plan coordination.
* Knowledge and understanding of how to successfully change behavior for long-term benefits.
* Experience running large-scale campaigns and events to various audiences.
* Ability to engage and sell to wide audiences and develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders.
* Knowledge and passion for transport, human movement, and sustainable travel.
* Social media savvy and experience of integrating social media into work campaigns and programmes.
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