Associate / Principal Transport Planner, Birmingham, £COMP + bonus + Benefits
Unknown Resourcing are seeking an experienced Associate / Principal Transport Planner for our Engineering client based in Birmingham, a leading transport planning and highways design consultancy at the forefront of finding innovative solutions.
We are seeking an experienced Principal Transport Planner or Associate Transport Planner due to a new office to further expand presence and enhance ability to serve a broad range of public and private sector clients, including major commercial developers across the UK, with a track record of delivering successful outcomes on high-profile projects showcases expertise in development transport planning, S278/38 highways scheme design, drainage, environmental planning, and project implementation.
In this key role as an Associate or Principal Transport Planner, you will oversee and manage the transport planning process for a range of projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality statements and plans that meet budgetary and client requirements.
If you are looking for a new challenge in an environment that values creativity, excellence, and career progression, we encourage you to join us and contribute to our future success
Associate / Principal Transport Planner Responsibilities:
* Preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
* Preparation of Travel Plans as 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
* To ensure that all assigned tasks / jobs are delivered on-time and to budget
* To check the quality and accuracy of work produced by junior team members
* Work collaboratively with the team and proactively support junior staff in developing their technical knowledge
* Support Team Leaders in the delivery of comprehensive advice to clients on Highways & Transport matters from preliminary advice / feasibility work
* Undertaking site appraisals/visits and designing surveys, through to providing input to written reports and presentational material
* Ensuring that all electronic and paper files on projects they are kept up-to-date
* Assistance with other related tasks, as required by your Team Leader
* Have an active role in growing and establishing the Birmingham Office.
Associate / Principal Transport Planner Requirements:
Education/ Experience:
* Degree in applicable subject; Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering
* 6+ years of experience of UK Transport Planning standards and processes
* Member of Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (MCIHT)
Technical Skills:
* Advanced use of Microsoft Office software packages
* Good levels of numeracy, including a good understanding of spreadsheets.
* Use of AutoCAD (desirable)
* Working experience / 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
* Interpersonal skills
* Self-motivated and ability to manage 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