Principal Transport Planner

Principal Transport Planner
 
Our client is looking for a Principal Transport Planner to become a key member of their growing team in Birmingham.
 
Situated in Birmingham, the modern office has good access to both major rail stations, the metro, and high frequency bus routes.
 
The company provides the opportunity for everyone to work closely together, sharing ideas and knowledge to create successful outcomes for clients. This approach, alongside a varied work stream, provides a clear path for career progression and personal development.
 
The position involves:
·The preparation of Transport Notes, Statements and Assessments, Travel Plans and Site Access Appraisals.
·An understanding of relevant local and national policy and guidance.
·The use of Junctions software (ARCADY and PICADY).
·Traffic signal design using LinSig.
·Preliminary design of access, junction improvements and highways schemes using AutoCAD.
·The preparation of high-quality graphics using GIS packages and/or Corel Draw.
·Exposure to Project Management and client communication
 
Key skills required:
·Experience in the field of development transport planning.
·A member (or seeking to be) of a professional membership, such as CIHT or ICE.
·Accuracy and good attention to detail.
·High standard of work ethic and ability to use initiative.
·A formal education in either Civil Engineering, Geography or Transport Planning.
 
Benefits Include:
·25 days annual leave (increased by seniority).
·Flexible working arrangements.
·Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
·Life insurance cover.
·Two-tiered pension.
·Cycle hire scheme.
·End of year bonus scheme.
 
FOOTNOTE:
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.