Principal Transport Planner

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 showcasing 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.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
• Preparation of Travel Plans 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
• Ensuring that all assigned tasks/jobs are delivered on-time and to budget
• Checking the quality and accuracy of work produced by junior team members
• Working collaboratively with the team and proactively supporting junior staff in developing their technical knowledge
• Supporting 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 are kept up-to-date
• Assisting with other related tasks, as required by your Team Leader
• Having an active role in growing and establishing the Birmingham Office.

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