Job summary

Our client, a leading consultancy offering a complete, integrated approach to Transport Planning and Highways Design, is seeking a Principal/Associate Transport Planner to join their new team in Birmingham.

Key skills required for this role

Transport Planning, Principal/Associate Transport Planner

Important

Principal/Associate Transport Planner

Job description

Main Duties:

• Preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
• Preparation of Travel Plans and Travel Plan Coordination
• Preparation and presentation of technical data and drawings
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments using ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG
• Liaison with clients, contractors, and local/national authorities as required
• Ensuring that all tasks are delivered on-time and to budget
• Checking the quality and accuracy of work produced by junior team members
• Working collaboratively with the team and supporting junior staff in developing their technical knowledge
• Supporting Team Leaders in delivering comprehensive advice to clients on Highways & Transport matters, from feasibility work to project implementation
• Undertaking site appraisals/visits, designing surveys, and providing input to written reports and presentational material
• Ensuring that all electronic and paper files on projects are kept up-to-date
• Assisting with other related tasks as required by your Team Leader
• Playing an active role in growing and establishing the Birmingham Office

Job Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• Degree in an applicable subject such as Transport Planning, Geography, or Civil Engineering
• Experience with UK Transport Planning standards and processes
• Membership of the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (MCIHT) is desirable

Technical Skills:

• Advanced use of Microsoft Office software packages
• Good levels of numeracy, including a solid understanding of spreadsheets
• Use of AutoCAD (desirable)
• Working experience or understanding of ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG

Competencies:

• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to clearly communicate findings from complex data
• Ability to work easily and accurately with numbers
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Good commercial understanding
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and the ability to manage your own workload
• Approachable and professional manner when dealing with colleagues and clients

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Annual and on-the-spot bonuses
• Profit share bonus
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme

If you are an experienced Principal Transport Planner looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Birmingham.