Transport Planner - Bristol, United Kingdom - Penguin Recruitment Ltd

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TRANSPORT PLANNER


Our Client is a firm of traffic engineers and transport planners which provides development planning services to a wide variety of private and public sector clients.

The Company was formed over 10 years ago and are now looking to add to their team with thisTransport Planner position.


They offer a wide range of highway and transportation services from initial feasibility studies to supporting development sites through the planning process.

They provide trusted advice and are experienced in successfully working with other disciplines toidentify integrated and cost effective solutions. They have a positive and personal approach to help ensure the delivery of projects whether large or small. We have extensive experience in residential, commercial, retail, sports, leisure, education and touristrelated development.


THE ROLE


They are seeking an experienced Transport Planner to support their team in the south of England and also to support teams in other offices around the UK.

They offer a challenging and rewarding career, working for a leading consultancy. Their clients typicallyinclude housing and commercial developers, local authorities, highway authorities, architects, town-planners and other professionals.


The Transport Planner role will be varied and will include preparation of feasibility reports, transport assessments, travel plans and related transport reports.

You will also be proactive in keeping up to date with current practices, guidelines etc. Youwill undertake site visits as required.

The role will involve some client liaison, such as attending meetings and assisting with work winning through preparing fee proposals.

Full support will be provided on a day-to-day basis by an experienced transport planningprofessional.


EXPERIENCE:

They are looking for keen, progressive and versatile individuals with a genuine interest in transport consultancy.

You will have experience working in the industry, which will ideally include:


  • Knowledge of transport assessment and travel plan methodologies
  • Experience of analysing, collating and interpreting data
  • Knowledge of highway design principles relevant to site access design
  • An ability to use AutoCAD and GIS software
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Experience using software packages such as TRICS, Junctions 9 or 10 and LinSIG
  • Previous UK work experience
  • An understanding of the UK planning process and how your work fits into that.

Above all, they will be looking for someone with the following qualities:

  • Drive to succeed and a willingness to get involved
  • Excellent communication skills, confidence to liaise with team members and clients
  • Methodical approach to problem solving and attention to detail
  • Ability to produce clear, precise and coherent analysis, reports and drawings
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team

Qualifications:


What To Do Next
If you are interested in this Transport Planner opportunity, please click on the link to apply.


If you are interested in hearing about other roles in Civil and Structural Engineering, then please do not hesitate to contact Martin Boland now at or call.

We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitmentis operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

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