Transport Planner

TRANSPORT PLANNER

1 year contract

Hybrid working

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• 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 and when to apply
• 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

Role Specific Requirements

• Successfully 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 Statements, Technical Notes, Travel Plans and Access Appraisals
• Prepare more detailed reports such as Modelling Notes and Transport Assessments
• Good understanding and application of modelling packages, and methodologies to calculate trip generation and distributions
• Ability to identify/propose mitigation schemes to assist with highway capacity and active travel improvements
• Complete access appraisals; including ability to design a variety of access options and provide high level feedback to clients
• Ability to complete / review of planning drawing requirements, such as visibility splays, vehicle tracking diagrams, access designs etc with minimal changes and problem solve where required
• Undertake site visits independently and provide professional opinions accordingly, particularly to inform scheme development at early stages of projects
• Independent 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

Behavioural

• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
• Disciplined, well organised and conscientious
• Promote and respect the principles of confidentiality
• Set an example to all staff by demonstrating compliance with the company's policies and procedures and operate within the company values and QMS
• Act with honesty and integrity
• Be adaptable and look to solve problems
• Be willing to go the extra mile to ensure task completion
• Have good communication skills and commitment to developing good communication and positive working relationships with colleagues and clients alike
• Work well as part of a team

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.