Transport Planner

Transport Planner
Cambridge
FULL TIME – Permanent
£££ - Competitive

My client is a fast-growing, and award-winning Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy. They are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for Transport Planners to join the team due to growth, to support a wide variety of projects in an expanding team.

Role Specific Requirements

• 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 required

Skills & Experience Required

• 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 software

Apply today or call Lynsey at Key Recruitment for more info.