Principal Transport Planner

Access Talent Group are looking for a skilled Principal Transport Planner to join our team in the United Kingdom. As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for designing and implementing transportation plans and strategies for various civil engineering projects. You will play a key role in ensuring efficient and sustainable transportation systems for our clients.

Responsibilities: 

• Large scale residential developments, such as the Chelmsford Garden Village Project, where the scheme has the objectives of the majority of movements being by active travel and non-car modes.
• A number of rail station redevelopment projects, which include Epsom, Twickenham, Walthamstow Central, Guildford and Bishop’s Stortford Stations.
• The operation of Travel Plans for a number of schemes, including for the management of demand responsive transit services and other bus services, cycle schemes and car clubs.
• Management of projects
• Client and Project Team interface
• Highways modelling for Transport Assessments
• Developing skills in PARAMICS and other simulation programmes
• Report writing including Evidence for Inquiries

Candidate Profile -  

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, or related field 
• Proven experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or related roles 
• Proficiency in transportation modelling software such as VISSIM, Synchro, or Cube 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and propose solutions for transportation challenges 
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities to convey complex transportation plans to clients and stakeholders 
• Familiarity with relevant transportation regulations and environmental standards
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals