Transport Planner

Transport Planner Location: Oxford/Cambridge Salary: £30,000/£40,000 Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality transport planning and civil engineering projects across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team, working on a diverse range of developments while taking ownership of projects from inception through to completion. The Role As a Transport Planner, you'll be responsible for managing transport planning projects, preparing and reviewing technical reports, liaising with clients and local authorities, and supporting the development of junior team members. Benefits Pension scheme Employee assistance programme Private healthcare Payment for professional membership Training and CPD opportunities Home working Sick pay Bike to work scheme Key Responsibilities Lead and manage small-medium sized projects, including budget and time management, delegating where appropriate with input from senior colleagues Write and occasionally check Transport Assessments/Statements, Technical Notes, Travel Plans, Access Appraisals etc. Good understanding of modelling packages, and methodologies to calculate trip generation and distributions Ability to complete/review of planning drawing requirements, such as visibility splays, vehicle tracking diagrams, access designs etc. Undertake site visits independently and provide professional opinions accordingly, particularly to inform scheme development at early stages of projects Attendance at project team, client and Local Highway Authority meetings Help preparing material for and attendance at Public Consultations Development of good personal and company working relationships with architects/planners/local highways officers Complete fee proposals for small to medium projects and input into larger sites where requiredWhat We're Looking For Degree level qualification or equivalent At least 2 years transport planning experience, ideally exploring membership at a professional organisation Working knowledge of relevant design guidance & awareness of relevant local planning policies Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to respond efficiently to demands at a high standard Ability to prioritise workload, work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative Experience of working with computer based systems including Microsoft programmes Experience using AutoCAD, TRICs and modelling softwareIf you're looking to join a growing consultancy where you can make a real impact and continue developing your career, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? Please get in touch for a confidential discussion by emailing (url removed) or calling (phone number removed)