Engineer - Transport Planning

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of transport planning projects across the business.
• Opportunities to contribute to a range of projects, including business cases, transport assessments, strategic network studies, development control, consultations, active travel strategies, public transport studies, research, travel behavior change initiatives, etc.
• Assess the transportation impacts of proposed developments and provide recommendations for infrastructure improvements, prioritizing active and sustainable transport modes.
• Fulfill a technical role across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring a challenging and engaging workload.
• Conduct technical reviews to maintain the highest quality standards in project deliverables.
• Prepare high-quality, client-facing technical reports and documentation for active travel and transport planning schemes.
• Understand project contracts and scope, ensuring deliverables align with client expectations.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients and colleagues, collaborating across teams and disciplines to deliver joint projects effectively.
• Ensure the timely and budget-conscious delivery of high-quality project outcomes.
• Identify, assess, and manage technical project risks in collaboration with the line manager.
• Contribute to the company’s sustainability initiatives through transport planning strategies.
• Actively participate in team and project meetings, providing valuable insights and expertise.
• Take responsibility for line management duties, including mentoring, coaching, and supporting the career development of junior team members.
  

• Excellent report writing and strong analytical skills.
• Experience supporting and mentoring junior staff.
• Keen interest to progress your career within a supporting organisation.
• Collaboration & Teamwork.
• Commercial Acumen.
• Adaptability & Learning.
• Work/ resource planning and allocation.
  

• Transport Modelling Knowledge
• Exposure to software like SATURN, VISUM, VISSIM, LinSig, Junctions10 for transport analysis.
• Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics
• Use of Python or R for advanced statistical modelling and forecasting.
  

Qualifications

• M. Tech/ M. Plan in related subject such as civil engineering, transport engineering or transport planning.
• Member or working towards associated Professional body membership.