Assistant Transport Planner
Location: Fleet, Hampshire or Birmingham
Salary:
Assistant Level: £28,000 - £34,000
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday Office-based
Are you passionate about transport planning and keen to develop your career in a well-established, people-focused consultancy? My client are a forward-thinking civil engineering consultancy that specialises in transport planning and highway design. They offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, combining technical excellence with a "family feel" culture and a genuine commitment to staff development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for either a Graduate or Assistant Transport Planner looking to join a highly experienced team working on a variety of exciting transport and infrastructure projects across the UK. With a strong emphasis on training, mentoring and progression, you'll have the chance to make a real impact from day one.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
Prepare Travel Plans and assist with Travel Plan coordination
Analyse and present technical data and drawings
Undertake junction capacity assessments using ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG
Liaise with clients, contractors, and local/national authorities
Support the delivery of advice to clients on highways and transport matters
Conduct site appraisals and surveys, and contribute to reports and presentations
Maintain up-to-date project documentation (both digital and paper)
Assist with other transport-related tasks as directed by your team leader
What We're Looking For:
Education / Background:
Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, or Civil Engineering (essential)
Understanding or experience of UK Transport Planning standards and processes (essential)
Minimum 1-2 years' experience in a similar consultancy environment preferred
Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Comfortable working with numerical data and spreadsheets
Experience with ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG (essential)
AutoCAD experience (desirable)
Key Competencies:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Confident communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage own workload and work to deadlines
Professional, approachable and a team player
Salary & Benefits:
Additional Pay:
Performance bonus
Annual bonus
Benefits Include:
Company events
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Life insurance
Sick pay
Healthcare cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
On-site parking
Annual and spot bonuses
Candidate Criteria:
To streamline the process and ensure the right fit:
Candidates must be within commutable distance (45/60 mins)
Have prior experience in a similar consultancy (minimum 1-2 years)
RTW in the UK. No sponsorship option for this role.
If you're a motivated and technically capable graduate or assistant-level transport planner looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.