Graduate / Assistant Transport Planner

Location: Birmingham
Salary: 26,000 - 32,000 (DOE) + Benefits
Type: Full-Time Permanent

An established and growing transport planning and infrastructure consultancy is looking to recruit a Graduate / Assistant Transport Planner to join its Birmingham office.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their transport planning career to gain experience across a varied portfolio of development-led projects, working alongside experienced transport planners and engineers.
The consultancy works across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, logistics and regeneration projects, providing transport planning, highways design, drainage and infrastructure services.
You'll receive exposure to a broad range of projects, ongoing technical support and the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive team.

• Assisting with the preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
• Supporting the preparation of Travel Plans and other transport planning reports.
• Undertaking access assessments and basic junction capacity assessments.
• Assisting with traffic surveys, data analysis and research.
• Using industry software including TRICS, TEMPro, ARCADY, PICADY and Junctions.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and other project stakeholders.
• Working alongside experienced transport planners on development planning projects.

• A degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or a related subject.
• An interest in development planning and transport consultancy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn new software and develop technical skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Previous consultancy experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Company pension.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Membership to a professional institution.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Structured training and professional development.
• Support towards relevant professional qualifications.
• Exposure to a varied project portfolio.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Plus a range of additional benefits!

Interested?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, get in touch.
Will Herman - Aldwych Consulting

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Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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