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Opportunity for a Graduate Transport Planner to join our growing team in Bedford, MK44 3RZ, in autumn 2024.
Transport planning helps develop the future shape of our towns and cities, considering how transport will link people with places. And that includes encouraging sustainable modes of transport wherever possible to replace journeys by car. Working through the planning process and beyond, we communicate complex issues to the public, developers and politicians to help sustainable development happen.
During the first 12-months of your employment, you will be given the time and support to complete our eight-module graduate programme, giving you a great foundation for your career in transport planning as well as personal/professional development. The modules are: An introduction to the programme, The regulatory framework for transport planning, Sustainability-baseline assessments, Access and internal masterplan considerations for development, Highway design (using CAD) Transport impacts, Developing yourself as an effective colleague, An end-point assessment.
What you will be doing (with the guidance and support of colleagues):
- Prepare technical reports such as Access Appraisals, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Walking, Cycling, Horse-Riding Assessment and Reviews.
- Carry out junction capacity modelling and CAD design work.
- Liaise with stakeholders, external project team members and clients.
- Represent the company at meetings, public consultations and exhibitions.
- Undertake site visits.
- Working collaboratively within your team and others on multidisciplinary projects
What you will need
- Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant subject (including and not limited to Geography, Civil Engineering, Planning, Transport Planning)
- Demonstrate and articulate your talent and motivation to become a Transport Planner working in development planning
- Ability to research and to write high quality reports (typically demonstrated through your studies or work experience)
- Believe in our values and show this through your behaviour (see values graphic on our Careers page)
About Rappor
Our philosophy is simple: we invest in our people and build partnerships with our stakeholders, resulting in a dynamic and successful business that benefits everyone. As a multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy, our outputs contribute to the built environment we all occupy. Our four values include ‘living our best life’ and ‘celebrating our team’, and we provide oodles of opportunity to do just that. We currently number 70-something people and are growing at 25% per annum.
Rewarding you
- A competitive salary
- Industry-leading annual leave: 25 days, plus your birthday, plus the period between Christmas and New Year, and an additional day for every three years’ service up to an additional five days
- 4% contribution towards your company pension
- Life assurance
- Access to the Company’s wellbeing package, including a Cycle2work scheme, paid charity days, Employee Assistance Program (providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters) and social events at the end of the financial year, Summer and Christmas.
- Hybrid working opportunities
Being inclusive
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We know that diverse teams are strong teams and strive to be a great home for all our people. Let us know what you need to be your best self with Rappor.
What next
We will acknowledge your application immediately and will be reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis. Our selection process will include online tests and in person assessment in our Bedford, Bristol or Cheltenham offices.
