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Principal/Associate Transport Planner

Matchtech
Posted a month ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Principal Transport Planner with responsibilities including the preparation of transport assessments, travel plans, and technical presentations.
  • Candidates should have a degree in Transport Planning, Geography, or Civil Engineering, along with experience in UK Transport Planning standards and processes.
  • The role requires a minimum of several years of relevant experience, ideally with membership in the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (MCIHT).
  • The job offers a competitive salary, along with benefits such as a company pension, bonuses, and a healthcare cash plan.
  • Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to join a dynamic team in Birmingham, where they will support the growth of the office and develop their technical skills.


Main Duties:

  • 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 tasks 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 supporting junior staff in developing their technical knowledge
  • Supporting Team Leaders in delivering comprehensive advice to clients on Highways & Transport matters, from feasibility work to project implementation
  • Undertaking site appraisals/visits, designing surveys, and 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
  • Playing an active role in growing and establishing the Birmingham Office


Job Requirements:



Education/Experience:

  • Degree in an applicable subject such as Transport Planning, Geography, or Civil Engineering
  • Experience with UK Transport Planning standards and processes
  • Membership of the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (MCIHT) is desirable


Technical Skills:

  • Advanced use of Microsoft Office software packages
  • Good levels of numeracy, including a solid understanding of spreadsheets
  • Use of AutoCAD (desirable)
  • Working experience or 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
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated and the ability to manage your 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


If you are an experienced Principal Transport Planner looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Birmingham.

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