Graduate Transport Planner - Leeds

Graduate Transport Planner
Salary circa £28,000
Leeds, City Centre
Are you a recent graduate seeking a Graduate Transport Planner position in Leeds? Do you want to join a structured Graduate Development Programme to kick-start your career in transport planning?
I am excited to announce that one of my client's are looking for a Graduate Transport Planner to join their development planning team in Leeds, they have a fantastic modern office just a stone throw away from Leeds station.
They are a specialist transport planning consultancy, that works with clients on development planning projects of all types, from gallery extensions to garden villages, new ports and even sporting complexes.
As a business, they fully invest in their junior people by each year hiring a graduate to work alongside and assist their senior professionals. They are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and motivated with a genuine interest in transport planning.
Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in understanding the needs of clients and the requirements of stakeholders
• Understanding the planning process and key policy documents
• Assisting with data collection
• Undertaking accessibility reviews
• Estimating the trip generation of a development proposal
• Using industry software to model junctions and assess the impact of traffic changes on capacity
• Preparing reports including access appraisals, travel plans, transport assessments, and transport for environmental statements
• Working directly with clients, architects/planners and highway authorities
• Getting involved in business development activities, such as the use of LinkedIn and attending networking events

Benefits and Rewards
Our client offers a bespoke training and development programme for their graduates. This includes having an experienced mentor who will support you throughout, and you will be exposed to a wide range of project work from day one.

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension, health and wellbeing support, season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, and professional membership
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to buy or sell leave
• Supportive working environment and network of emerging professionals

Requirements
Ideally, you will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, minimum 2:1 or Merit. Additionally, if you have any consultancy experience that would be advantageous.
This is an amazing opportunity to learn from their exceptionally talented and experienced team, where you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects for high profile clients.
Anna Walker

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