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Associate / Principal Transport Planner, Birmingham, £COMP + bonus + Benefits

Unknown Resourcing are seeking an experienced Associate / Principal Transport Planner for our Engineering client based in Birmingham, a leading transport planning and highways design consultancy at the forefront of finding innovative solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Principal Transport Planner or Associate Transport Planner due to a new office to further expand presence and enhance ability to serve a broad range of public and private sector clients, including major commercial developers across the UK, with a track record of delivering successful outcomes on high-profile projects showcases expertise in development transport planning, S278/38 highways scheme design, drainage, environmental planning, and project implementation.

In this key role as an Associate or Principal Transport Planner, you will oversee and manage the transport planning process for a range of projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality statements and plans that meet budgetary and client requirements.

If you are looking for a new challenge in an environment that values creativity, excellence, and career progression, we encourage you to join us and contribute to our future success

Associate / Principal Transport Planner Responsibilities:

* Preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements

* Preparation of Travel Plans as 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

* To ensure that all assigned tasks / jobs are delivered on-time and to budget

* To check the quality and accuracy of work produced by junior team members

* Work collaboratively with the team and proactively support junior staff in developing their technical knowledge

* Support Team Leaders in the delivery of comprehensive advice to clients on Highways & Transport matters from preliminary advice / feasibility work

* Undertaking site appraisals/visits and designing surveys, through to providing input to written reports and presentational material

* Ensuring that all electronic and paper files on projects they are kept up-to-date

* Assistance with other related tasks, as required by your Team Leader

* Have an active role in growing and establishing the Birmingham Office.

Associate / Principal Transport Planner Requirements:

Education/ Experience:

* Degree in applicable subject; Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering

* 6+ years of experience of UK Transport Planning standards and processes

* Member of Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (MCIHT)

Technical Skills:

* Advanced use of Microsoft Office software packages

* Good levels of numeracy, including a good understanding of spreadsheets.

* Use of AutoCAD (desirable)

* Working experience / 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

* Interpersonal skills

* Self-motivated and ability to manage 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