SLR Consulting

Transport Planner

Job Description

Are you a Geography, Engineering, Planning or Transport related graduate seeking to develop a career in a busy discipline which forms an essential part of the Development Planning process, and which offers fantastic scope to progress?

SLR is currently seeking a Transport Planner to join its Highways and Transportation Planning team in Nottingham. SLR’s Highways and Transportation Planning team undertake environmental assessment and transport planning work for clients across all development sectors; ranging from residential, commercial and mixed use development in the built environment sector, through to minerals and waste operations, power, infrastructure and more.

Our offer

You will be given structured training in order to provide a range of support to the team undertaking these tasks, as part of a clear career pathway to becoming an Associate Transport Planner and working towards a Chartered Transport Planning Professional (CTPP) qualification. You will have a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and respected multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy, working under the guidance of its expert team for a variety of clients in support of a variety of development projects.

Whilst ideally we are seeking someone with knowledge / qualifications and direct experience within the Transport Planning field, we are also open to hearing from you if you have appropriate qualifications and a similar amount of experience as above in a related role, and a desire to develop a successful career in this essential planning discipline. SLR is committed to developing talent within the business, and alongside on-the-job training and development provided by our in-house industry leading experts, we also have a study assistance policy designed to ensure that our staff can continue to develop their professional career through further relevant qualifications as appropriate.

About us

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 1800 staff across 5 regions – including over 600 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer agile working which allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

Applications

To apply for this position please submit your application at: www.slrconsulting.com/careers

SLR Consulting is an equal opportunities employer but our expectations go beyond just complying with legislation. It is SLR's intention that active steps are undertaken to ensure that opportunities are open to all and that as a business, we continue to strive to promote diversity and inclusion and reduce the gender pay gap.

Key duties

• Assist with the preparation of Environmental Statements, Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans

• Provide input to junction modelling and undertake site visits across the UK

• Utilise your strong IT and communication skills and to apply your report writing, analytical and numeric skills in order to undertake these assessments/reports and to deliver associated project work

• Above all else, we are seeking a motivated and confident person, with the potential to learn and grow as your involvement in projects develops over time

What we are looking for

• A genuine interest in developing and progressing a career within Highways and Transportation Planning

• Degree level qualification (or higher) in an Engineering, Planning or Transport related discipline

• Recent direct experience working in a Transport Planning role or similar related role

• A full driving licence valid in the UK

Desirable

• Working knowledge of key software, such as TRICS, PICADY and ARCADY (Junctions 9 or 10), AUTOCAD and LINSIG

How to Apply

Please apply via https://slrconsultinghr.secure.force.com/careers/fRecruit__ApplyJob?vacancyNo=VN1365&