Principal Transport Planner

We are looking for exceptional people at Principal Transport Planner grade (someone with around 6 – 9 years experience) who want to get involved in delivering projects and be a key member of our growing team. Our overall approach in the business is for everyone in the business to work closely together to share their ideas, knowledge and views in order to ensure we achieve a successful outcome for our clients. 

Responsibilities: 

• Preparation of Transport Notes, Statements and Assessments, Travel Plans, Site Access Appraisals using Microsoft Office programmes (Word and Excel);
• Travel Plan Coordinator experience;
• An understanding of relevant local and national policy and guidance;
• Junction capacity modelling using the Junctions software (ARCADY and PICADY);
• Traffic signal design using LinSig;
• Preliminary design of access, junction improvements and highway schemes using AutoCAD;
• Swept Path Analysis using AutoTrack;
• Preparation of high quality graphics using GIS packages and/ or Corel Draw;
• Exposure to Project Management and client communication;
• Prepare client briefs and fee proposals for submission, as well as contributing to company wide bids and frameworks; and
• Contribute to working towards our business targets

Candidate Profile:  

• Formal education in either Civil Engineering, Geography or Transport Planning;
• Experience in the field of development focused transport planning;
• A member (or seeking to be) of a professional membership, such as CIHT or ICE;
• Excellent communication skills with a high standard of work ethic; and
• Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work proactively and use initiative.