Transport Planner - Civil Engineering

Transport Planner - Civil Engineering

Salary: £30000 - £40000 per year (dependent on experience)

Location: Northallerton or Otley office with a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days home working.

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, (Monday – Friday)

Benefits: 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, company pension and retail benefits, training and varied projects with local authority and private clients.

We are an award-winning building design consultancy and 2024 is looking to be our busiest year yet. With exciting new projects coming up with our partner, North Yorkshire Council, and private sector clients, we are looking for a Transport Plannerto join us at Align Property Partners.

This is a brand-new role with Align, giving you the opportunity to develop the role and support the lead Transport Planner in establishing a dedicated team of planners & engineers.

This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the growth and success of our transportation planning initiatives. You will be responsible for establishing best practices, driving innovation, and contributing to the success of our Highway Schemes and range of development projects.

You will use your experience to deliver Transport Statements, Assessments, Travel Plans, check roundabout and junction capacity, provide preliminary highway design input and arrange traffic count and speed data for a wide range of schemes. Using transportation software packages of your choice, you will work with our Architects, Highways, Civils & Structural Engineers to deliver a wide range of both public and private sector projects.

“Align your career success with delivering our ambitious growth plans”

To be successful in this position, you will be able to demonstrate the following essential skills and qualifications:

· Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with post-qualification experience

· Proven record delivering LCWIPS, Local Travel Plans, Transport Assessments/Statements, Active Travel Report, Junction / Roundabout capacity modelling.

· High level junction & highway design including adoption knowledge. Deep knowledge of the regulatory system to ensure that designs and projects comply with relevant laws and regulations.

· Proficiency in engineering software tools such as Autocad, ARCADY/PICADY, LINSIG, TRICS, TEMPRO, PARAMICS, SATURN, PDS Line and Sign etc.

· To work effectively in a newly formed team, and build strong working relationships

· Able to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities

· Engage in activities involved in staying up to date with the latest advancements, technologies, and industry trends to provide cutting-edge solutions and maintain your expertise.

· Membership with ICE / IHE /CIHT or working towards membership.

· Full UK driving licence

For a full outline of the roles and responsibilities associated with this role, please review the job description here
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“Our people are what makes us who we are as a company”

What we can offer you

At Align, you will join a team of professionals who feel rewarded for the work they do. Operating in a friendly and professional environment, we want to provide the training and resources to succeed and thrive in your role. Our people are not just numbers, everyone is crucial to the vital services we provide, and we treat everyone in our teams with respect and complete support.

In return for your commitment, we offer:

· A competitive salary, starting at £30,000 per year

· A company pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%

· 25 days annual leave + bank holidays with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year

· Flexible and hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance

· Our benefits scheme includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in

· Stability - public sector security in a private sector industry

How to Apply

To apply, please forward your CV and Supporting Statement to Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) at danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk

To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please get in touch with Danielle on 07977743718.

Closing date: Midnight on the 16th of April 2024.

Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline. Interviews will take place in our Northallerton office.

Final Interviews are expected to be held the 24th – 26th of April 2024

Align Property Services is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds, West Yorkshire