Amey Consulting

Senior Transport Planner

Job Description

Are you inquisitive, analytical and forward thinking? Do you think outside the box, have an innovative approach and inventive mind-set? Would you like to be part of a dynamic and diverse team who help shape key infrastructure projects that improve the country’s transport network? If so then get in touch and let us know!

We are an ambitious, growing business and are looking for talented and aspiring individuals to join our Transport Planning team at a senior level.

What we do

Our Transport Planning team deliver innovative solutions to contracts across the UK in central and local government as well as the private sector. We work in partnership with a wide range of other skilled professionals across the business to plan and deliver sustainable and realistic transport solutions which shape the future of our towns and cities. We model, plan, analyse and improve road layouts, public transport, travel and the environment to suggest the best possible solution to any changes that may impact the transport and travel network. Our aim is to find the safest, most efficient, economical and environmentally friendly way of transport and travel and we aspire to provide the best public service.

At Amey you will have the opportunity to get involved in a whole variety of Transport Planning work including:

• Transport modelling

• Economic Appraisal

• Development Planning

• Road Safety

• Transport Business Cases

• Smarter Choices

Benefits

There are many benefits to working in the Transport Planning team at Amey including:

• Being involved from the very start in assessing and advising on the feasibility of key infrastructure projects

• Joining a fun and dynamic team where people are encouraged and empowered to deliver and grow

• Encouragement and support to plan out your development and progress with our Career Path Framework 

• Flexible working hours and the choice of a variety of regional office locations to help manage work/life balance

• Cashback and discounts for online purchases through 'Save with Amey' scheme

• Amey's flexible benefits package 'Choices' which allows you to opt in for benefits to suit you and your lifestyle e.g. discounted gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme, additional holiday, childcare vouchers, car choices, insurance and much more!

What we’re looking for

• A relevant first degree

• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience working in Transport Planning

• Membership or working towards membership with a relevant professional body

• Experience of Development Control

• Experience and knowledge of transport/economic appraisal techniques and guidance

• Experience using modelling techniques and assessment software such as Junctions 9 (eg ARCADY, PICADY) or similar

• Experience using network Transport Planning software packages such as SATURN, EMME or similar

• Excellent report writing and communication skills