Transport Planner

Transport Planner (South Wales)
821/4128
South Wales
Very Competitive Salary DOE

A renowned infra-structure, transport and planning consultancy is currently looking to make a key appointment to its transport planning team in South Wales.

As a Transport Planner you will be closely involved with the planning, reviewing and designing of high value, large scale transport and infra-structure projects for clients across the UK, gaining exposure to a wide range of markets including urban and public realm design, retail design, educational, health, sport/leisure, highways.

The opportunity offers exciting prospects for progression to management and director level status in the long-term, with structured support and professional development provided continuously.

Role & Responsibilities:

*Give technical analysis and support to senior members of staff and the company’s directors, in relation to complex highway or transport planning and modelling schemes.
*Constant communications between clients, councils and the team you will be working with.
*Help produce detailed reports to assist in the planning application process
*Help produce detailed designs and drawings
*Ensure that project costs are kept within the allocated budget

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

*Knowledge/Experience of Planning Regulatory framework, transport planning policy, standard highway regulations, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges (DMRB), Manual for Streets, Transport Assessments and programs involving traffic modelling.
*The ability to complete tasks to set given deadlines
*The ability to work both individually and within a team
*Excellent communication skills, both writing and spoken, to speak to team members, directors, clients, councils and public meetings in a professional and eloquent manner
*Degree qualified in related subjects including civil engineering, geography, environmental planning and other related disciplines
*Looking for a range of experiences, from raw graduates up to people with 8 years of experience

Benefits Package:

oVery competitive salary depending on experience
oPension, Life Assurance, Healthcare
o25 days holiday with opportunity to acquire more
oBonus scheme in place for quality performances
oA car will be provided should you reach principal level within the consultancy.

Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling David Gatehouse on or by sending your CV directly.