Transport Planner

Cambridge

Up to £50,000 per annum plus impressive benefits package

Hybrid with flexible (full-time) hours

Permanent

Our client is an independent Transport Planning, and Infrastructure Design Consultancy, who specialises in enhancing the built and natural environment in a positive way.

They are currently looking for a Transport Planner to join the transport and infrastructure team in their Cambridge office working across a range of sectors including residential, health, education, retail, energy, civils and commercial. 

Transport Planner Duties

• Lead and manage small – medium-sized projects, including budget and time management, delegating where appropriate with input from senior colleagues
• Write and occasionally check Transport Assessments/Statements, Technical Notes, Travel Plans, Access Appraisals etc.
• Good understanding of modelling packages, and methodologies to calculate trip generation and distributions
• Ability to complete / review of planning drawing requirements, such as visibility splays, vehicle tracking diagrams, access designs etc.
• Undertake site visits independently and provide professional opinions accordingly, particularly to inform scheme development at the early stages of projects
• Attendance at project team, client and Local Highway Authority meetings
• Help to prepare material for and attendance at Public Consultations
• Complete fee proposals for small to medium projects and input into larger sites where required
• Attend business development / networking events
• Assist colleagues in planning and delivering marketing initiatives to agreed costs and programmes
• Have an awareness of the market sectors within which the company operates or aspires to operate

Candidate Requirements

• Degree level qualification or equivalent
• At least 2 years transport planning experience, ideally exploring membership at a professional organisation
• Working knowledge of relevant design guidance & awareness of relevant local planning policies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to respond efficiently to demands at a high standard
• Ability to prioritise workload, work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative
• Experience of working with computer based systems including Microsoft programmes
• Experience using AutoCAD, TRICs and modelling software