Assistant Transport Planner

Job Description :

One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, Mott MacDonald is a multisector consultancy providing engineering, management, and development services on projects in 150 countries and a global reach spanning six continents. With over 19,000 of the best people working on a diverse range of challenges, we are helping our clients deliver sustainable infrastructure and development solutions. We have a collegiate and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace. Our teams take an active part in foreign and national infrastructure projects, specializing in transport planning, highways, geotechnics, bridges, environment, tunnels, and foundations.

Job Location- Bangalore/Noida

Responsibilities:

• Complete assigned tasks in accordance with quality, timescales, and budgeted hours set by the team lead.
• Work with project teams to develop design solutions that meet client requirements and regulatory standards.
• Preparation of detailed technical reports & proposals.
• Ability to work as part of a team is a must with ability to work unsupervised or minimum supervision.
• Ensure all design work is carried out in accordance with Mott MacDonald's quality standard procedures.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay updated with industry trends and advancements in Transport planning.

Qualifications:

1. You will possess a Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Planning/Urban Planning/Transport Planning, or an equivalent qualification, along with more than 3+ years of post-graduate experience in Planning.

2. Member of recognised institution.

Essential:

• Previous experience in UK Transport Policy.
• Proficiency with handling large datasets (MS Excel)
• Some coding experience (VBA / Python) and GIS Capability (ESRI)
• Some exposure to strategic models
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills - finding a range of solutions, understanding their effects and making recommendations.
• Design and interpret transport and travel surveys
• Develop initial design ideas for new or improved transport infrastructure, such as junction improvements or pedestrian priority scheme.
• Perform statistical analysis to examine travel data or accident records
• Use mathematical and computer simulation models to forecast the effects of road improvements, policy changes and/or public transport schemes.
• Evaluate the benefits & costs of different strategies.
• Writing reports & proposal.
• Good command of Microsoft Office package.
• Strong interpersonal skills supporting collaborative working with colleagues.

Desirable:

• Experience in junction modelling (Linsig)
• Experience in preliminary junction design (Autodesk)
• Membership of related professional organisation (s).
• Experience of working with teams in other parts of the world.

Job Profile :

As a Transport Planner, you will be integrated within a range of transport planning projects and assisting in driving these projects to successful delivery. You will be a key addition to the team, contributing to the continued development of Mott MacDonald’s market presence and ongoing growth of the transport planning business across the UK. You may also contribute to the company’s wider portfolio of international projects.

Flexible working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working
• Critical illness and compassionate leave
• Paternity Leave
• Group term life insurance, and Group medical insurance coverage
• Career mobility options
• Short and Long-term global employment opportunities
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing