Transport Planner and Travel Planner

Transport Planner / Travel Planner

 

My client is a specialist transport and sustainability planning services company boasting

a stellar reputation across the North West, Yorkshire, Midlands and the wider UK.

 

By working with a range of clients from different sectors, they support the planning of

complex, challenging and varying scale developments making them possible from

a transport perspective.

 

They have a prestigious portfolio of clients in major volume housebuilders, land

promoters, city centre regeneration specialists, retail parks, education facilities, local

authorities and the NHS.

 

The majority of work has historically been secured through word of mouth and

repeat work, however their expansion plans and recent instructions mean they are

seeking a Graduate Transport Planner that is keen to expand their knowledge and

learn from some of the best in the industry.

 

The role will include the day-to-day technical input into a variety of projects. This will

involve the preparation of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans including trip

, distribution and assignment, junction capacity assessments, highway

design including use of CAD, accident data analysis, public transport and site

accessibility assessments including the use of GIS and Public Transport Accessibility

software.

 

You will meet with a wide variety of clients to offer and deliver solution based

strategies that improve accessibility and address the multiplicity of issues associated

with single car occupancy. You will also assist in delivery of their market first

sustainable travel nudge campaign across large employers making full use of social

media and technology to deliver key messages.

 

You will be required to meet with varied stakeholders including designers, Local

Authorities, Councillors, et al to achieve goals and develop strong

long term relationships. As required you will negotiate with stakeholders and partners

along with project management of contractors to maximise sustainable travel

utilisation.

 

This wide range of projects provides an excellent opportunity for you to develop your

skills and progress your career.

 

The company also advocates personal development and responsibility and the successful

applicant will be required to take ownership of projects at an early stage, with

appropriate guidance and mentoring being provided. As such you will be expected

to work effectively both as part of a team and individually. Excellent written and

spoken communication skills are essential.

 

It is also essential that the successful applicant has a passion for reducing the

environmental impact of travel as this is a founding principal and

something which they are striving to achieve every day.

 

As the job is effectively split into two specialisms the spec is split into two. They would

be pleased to meet with any individual who has good experience in one or both of

the specialisms, provided that there is a willingness to assist and develop their

expertise in both areas. The succesful applicant will then be able to choose the

specialism that fits with their skills set and career aspirations.

For the enginnering element an interest in the following will be needed :

Highway junction design and use of AutoCAD software;

Junction analysis and use of ARCADY, PICADY, TRANSYT and LINSIG software;

Production and input into Transport Assessment and Travel Plan preparation;

Understanding of the planning process and highway orders;

Understanding and knowledge of GIS and accessibility mapping; and

Use of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel and Word.

 

For the Travel Planning Role competencies should include:

Travel Plan co-ordination;

Knowledge and understanding of how to successfully change

behaviour for long term benefits;

Experience running large scale campaigns and events to various

audiences;

Ability to engage and sell to wide audiences and develop and

maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders;

Knowledge and passion for transport, human movement and

sustainable travel;

Social media savvy and experience of integrating social media into

work campaigns and programmes