Atkins

Transport Planner – Pedestrian Modelling

Job Description

About Us:

Now part of the SNC-Lavalin group, Atkins’ UK Transportation business brings together the capabilities of our Rail, Highway and Local Transport teams, into a single business of 3,000 talented transport planners and engineering professionals. The unique breadth of services in Transportation, combined with our scale, makes Atkins the leading UK transportation infrastructure consultancy. We create a culture and environment to inspire our people, ensure collaboration with our clients and continue to shape the future of mobility.

The transportation infrastructure sector is experiencing unprecedented levels of investment and Atkins is playing lead roles in projects to upgrade existing transport networks to deliver future demand including major highway schemes, high-speed rail as well as extensive public transport enhancements. Consultants from Atkins and their partners in the supply chain, are working with government, local authorities, contractors and private developers to develop our future cities and infrastructure.

We are currently recruiting talented individuals to help deliver development planning projects for our expanding client base. With over 300 specialists in our UK Transport Planning business, we have the flexibility and resources to provide our clients with an extensive range of services including transport policy and strategy planning, traffic modelling, pedestrian modelling, scheme appraisal, travel demand management, scheme design and development planning.

The Role:

We are looking to recruit a pedestrian modelling specialist for our successful Transport Planning business. We would like to discuss our exciting range of opportunities with prospective candidates and hear what you are looking for from your next exciting career development step. Collaborating with our specialist team across the business you will have the opportunity to work not only on national but also international projects from Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Scandinavia, and Northern America. You will provide specialist pedestrian flow analysis using a wide variety of evaluation techniques from, station capacity planning, design feasibility, event planning and operational analysis and emergency escape. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with at least two years’ experience who wishes to work within a high performing, dynamic team.

The successful candidate can be based in our HQ in Victoria, London. We support agile working and part-time home working is anticipated. A modern office in the heart of London that buzzes with the excitement of people working at the leading edge of our industry and at all levels of their careers.

The Candidate:

Successful applicant will be flexible, self-motivated and expected to demonstrate the following:

• Strong logical, numeracy and problem-solving skills –own a task to completion.
• Excellent communication with strong report writing capability.
• Ability to work under pressure and proven success in meeting deadlines.
• Collaborative and self-assured team worker with ability to work independently.
• Experience of working to time and budget constraints.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate technical skills and competencies related to pedestrian modelling such as:

• At least 2 years’ experience in pedestrian planning and modelling including common industry software Legion and Viswalk.
• Experience in using Auto CAD software for model layout preparation.
• Expert skill level in excel for forecast demand matrix derivation.
• Proficiency in data collection, evaluation and interpretation.
• Knowledge of using relevant design guidance e.g TfL Station Planning Standards and Guidelines, National Rail Station Capacity Planning Guidance.
• Excellent presentation skills and proficiency preferred.
• Experience and ability to write professional and concise technical reports to technical and senior client audiences.

Why work for Atkins?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

Meeting your needs:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs. You'll enjoy benefits such as partner discounts, leadership training, professional, accreditations, and career planning for any stage of your career.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk through any adjustments you might need.

Read more about 'Total Reward'.

More about us:

Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a major global consultancy with over 80 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed.

Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

Atkins, ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join.

Check out some of our recent, most exciting projects.

Training:

Atkins is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of candidate’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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How to Apply

Please apply to the job link below:

Transport Planner – Pedestrian Modelling job in London | Careers at SNC-Lavalin, Atkins, Faithful + Gould (snclavalin.com)