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Transport Planner
London
Salary - Competitive
Project Centre is a leading design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe.
Our approach to integrated design produces award winning results that have won international recognition. Led by a forward-thinking management team, we work together in multi-disciplinary teams that provide services that are well thought out and sustainable.
About the role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Transport Planner to join our growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in transport planning or traffic engineering who wants to develop their technical skills, work on a diverse range of projects and build a career in the transport and planning industry.
You’ll play an important role in supporting the delivery of transportation planning and development projects from inception through to completion.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting feasibility studies, concept development, designs and development planning projects.
Analysing and manipulating data from a range of sources to support project delivery and technical recommendations.
Using GIS and other technical tools to analyse information and support project development.
Attending site visits and surveys, gaining valuable practical experience of transport and highways environments.
Providing technical support across projects and contributing to the resolution of complex technical issues.
Supporting the development of transport and planning solutions that respond to client and stakeholder requirements.
Responding to client and customer requests and enquiries, helping to ensure their needs are understood and met.
Preparing project documentation and content under the guidance of Project Managers.
Maintaining accurate project files and ensuring work complies with our quality assurance processes.
Supporting the team with wider activities and contributing to the ongoing development of Project Centre.
What You'll Bring
A degree in a relevant Transport subject.
Previous experience within a transport planning or traffic engineering environment.
Knowledge and experience of the transport and planning industry.
Experience working on projects in accordance with current UK transport and highways policies and standards.
Strong communication skills and the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload.
Strong computer literacy and experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Technical Skills
Experience with some of the following would be beneficial:
GIS
AutoCAD
Transport appraisal and travel planning
Transportation study techniques
Traffic and highway legislation
Active travel scheme design and development
Transport modelling software such as SATURN, VISUM, VISSIM, TRANSYT, LinSig, TRL Junctions (Picady/Arcady)
Transport appraisal tools such as TRICS, Tempro and the DfT Connectivity Tool
Relevant technical and policy standards, such as DMRB, TAG, NPPF
Experience using InDesign, Canva or similar software would also be useful.
What’s In It for You?
Competitive salary
Career development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Up to 5 days' holiday purchase scheme
Healthcare cash plan
Discounts on retail, travel and social activities
Cycle-to-work scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity package, subject to eligibility
If this sounds like the job for you, please apply….
New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.
We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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