Assistant Transport Planner

An established multi-disciplinary is looking for a Transport Planner to join their team of 32 in London, they are looking for a Transport Planner with a good understanding of development planning projects and between 1 - 3 years experience. You would be joining one of the most established teams in London and there is a fantastic progression outlined for you within the consultancy.

You will be involved in a wide range of schemes including Transport Assessments, Junction Improvements and Travel Plans. You will be working with clients across a number of sectors, including residential, healthcare, education and even public sector Active Travel and Urban redevelopment projects.

You will be given the skillset and support from the team to work directly with clients and build your network of clients across London.

Transport Planner Key responsibilities

• Helping develop multi-modal access strategies and designs for all kinds of development and public sector transport projects.
• Site visits, corridor and area walking and cycling assessments, participation in public consultation.
• Preparing technical notes and reports, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Delivery and Service Plans and other assessments
• Undertaking capacity or other technical analysis such as PICADY, ARCADY, LINSIG, VISSIM
• Interrogating designs through swept path analysis and application of design standards;
• Range from initial concept / feasibility studies for large masterplan sites;
• Delivering the transport elements of complex planning applications through to supporting detailed design and access strategies being delivered on site;

Transport Planner Requirements

• This role would suit a graduate or masters graduate with some work experience in our field.
• 1-3 years transport planning experience, preferably in the development planning or development control work area, but other experience will be considered.
• Some knowledge of the planning system and transport-related matters, including Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Environmental Statements
• Some design experience of transport, including basic design principles, standards and guidance.
• Some understanding of highway capacity, preferably some use of PICADY, ARCADY etc.
• Some experience of using AutoCAD and other associated Autodesk design software (such as AutoTrack) desirable
• Experience of preparing robust, visually engaging supporting material using AutoCAD (sketches, drawings);
• Good writing and numeracy skills
• Interpersonal skills required to collaborate with the wider team;
• Accuracy and attention to detail with ability to work within the deadlines.

What's in it for you as a Transport Planner?

• Holiday entitlement of 25days excluding Bank Holidays;
• Payment of one professional subscription
• Discretionary performance related bonus;
• Hybrid working - currently minimum 2 days in the office in central London;
• Private Medical Insurance;
• Salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket loan/cycle scheme
• Company pension scheme (company matches contribution up to 6%);
• Social and Sports Club with monthly outings/events ;
• Continuing professional development and training, with a particular focus on our younger generation.

If interested, but perhaps would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

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