Graduate Transport Planner
- Posted 01 August 2024
- Salary £25k - 27k per year
- LocationBasingstoke
- Job type Permanent - Full Time
- Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
- ReferenceJO0000052826
- Contact NameTony Hutt
Job description
As a Graduate Transport Planner you will play a key role in supporting a team of experienced professionals in delivering high-quality transport planning services. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field while working on a range of interesting and challenging development proposals.
Your key responsibilities will be:
·Understanding the needs of our clients, the requirements of stakeholders, and the opportunities and constraints associated with a development project.
·Understanding the planning process and key policy documents (including the NPPF, PPG, Local Transport Plans, Decarbonisation Strategy, Gear Change etc).
·Assisting with data collection, including traffic counts, travel surveys, census data, and GIS mapping. Undertaking accessibility reviews, to understand the opportunities for people traveling to/from a site to use active and sustainable travel modes, and the preparation of figures to communicate this clearly.
·Estimating the trip generation of a development proposal, the likely mode of travel, the distribution and assignment of trips across the transport network.
·Using industry software to model junctions and assess the impact of traffic changes on capacity. Graduate / Trainee Transport Planner
·Preparing reports including Access Appraisals, Travel Plans, Transport Assessments, and transport chapters for Environmental Statements.
·Asking questions, taking notes and critically reviewing the information provided to identify possible solutions for discussion with the project manager.
·Working directly with clients, architects/planners, highway authorities and developing positive working relationships.
·Getting involved in business development activities, such as use of LinkedIn and attending networking events.
My client is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a genuine interest in transport planning and the following skills:
·A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field or equivalent skills/interest in transport planning Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely.
·Strong analytical skills and proficiency in quantitative analysis and data presentation (ideally including the use of Excel and ArcGIS)
·Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines
·Attention to detail and personal responsibility to check your own work
·Ability to develop positive working relationships within the team and with our clients
·Work collaboratively with other disciplines (for example architects and planners) and stakeholders Personal drive and a commitment to learning and professional development
·Driving licence (preferable)
What the company offers
·Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
·Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health and wellbeing support, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, and professional memberships
·Hybrid working
·Opportunity to buy or sell leave
·Collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement
·A network of emerging professionals who get together across the business quarterly