Arcadis

Contact:	Chris Jefferies
Region:	England - South East
Location:	Guildford
Email:	careers@arcadis.com
Sector:	Consultant
Web:	http://www.arcadis.com/en/global/
Category:	Transport planning
Closes:	18 Apr 2016
Salary:	Unspecified
More info:

Senior Transport Planner / Traffic Modeller - Guildford

Job Description

ARCADIS is the leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm working in partnership with our clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes through the application of design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services. ARCADIS differentiates through its talented and passionate people and its unique combination of capabilities covering the whole asset life cycle, its deep market sector insights and its ability to integrate health & safety and sustainability into the design and delivery of solutions across the globe. We are 28,000 people that generate €2.5 billion in revenues. We support UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world. Please visit: www.arcadis.com.

Our Transport Planning team is involved in some of the UK’s most high profile, complex and stimulating projects that are diverse and technically demanding. We have an enviable reputation in the delivery of some of the UK’s and indeed the world’s most prestigious and challenging projects. Our current client portfolio includes Transport for Scotland, the Highways Agency, Transport for London, Borough Councils, Civil Engineering Contractors and International Governments, for whom we undertake the planning, design and supervision of civil engineering and transport solutions to exceed our client’s requirements.

Owing to recent contract awards, we are now looking to recruit a high calibre individual to be based within our London or Guildford transportation team working on a wide portfolio of schemes throughout the UK and ensure we meet the workload.

Requirements:

We preferred someone who has gained solid work experience on undertaking traffic modelling within the UK, in particular assignment modelling.

To be considered for a role we are seeking candidates with the following credentials:

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

Strong mathematical capabilities underpinned by A-level qualification
Tertiary qualification in engineering/numerate subject (e.g. BEng/BSc – Civil Engineering)
Post-graduate qualification in Transportation desirable

Essential Experience:

Must have post graduate experience
Proven experience of modelling using SATURN, VISUM or the like
Understanding of GIS applications, databases and spreadsheet programs, preferably with some knowledge of VBA programming
Knowledge of UK transport policies, organisation and governance
Experience of writing and presenting technical reports and liaising with Clients

Desirable Experience:

Experience of working on traffic models for organisations such as Highways England, County Councils, TfL, Transport for Scotland
Economic appraisal experience (TUBA, COBA-LT, QUADRO)
Mentoring Graduates/Technicians
Project management experience

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Principal Transport Planner, you will provide technical support into assigned projects ensuring successful delivery of technically challenging traffic / highways schemes. As we operate in such a diverse marketplace, we can safely say that you will gain an experience of working on a wide and varied portfolio of projects which will enhance your skills and test your technical knowledge.

You will work in collaboration with other disciplines and could well have the opportunity to work on overseas projects, research projects and innovative, technically challenging work.

We will ensure that we offer personal development which will allow you to progress your career and offer you the opportunity to be mentored by industry wide recognised Technical Leaders in their field who will lend you their experience and ensure that the training you receive will give you the best possible chance of success.

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Assisting with analyses relating to transport planning projects including database, spread sheet and proprietary modelling coding and interrogation
Preparation of technical reports and presentations relating to the project as required in line with company and client requirements as well as national standards and codes of practice
Participating in the resolution of technical issues
Contributing to the Professional Excellence Group (PEG)
Presenting lessons learned and best practice to peers and wider professional audience
Becoming familiar with, and compliant with, relevant H & S regulations and to promote a culture of awareness within the team
Working in collaboration with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design
Liaising with the Project Director / Manager and the client to keep informed of all developments associated with the project
Assisting in the resolution of complex technical issues
Working to make sure that the traffic modelling component of the project comes within budget and deadline
Developing and maintaining professional relationships with Project Managers, assisting with team development
Being familiar with and compliant with, relevant H & S regulations and promoting a culture of awareness within the team
Document management, including technical note and report registers

What Do We Offer?

We offer a dynamic challenging job with international focus in a pleasant working climate, attention to education and a competitive remuneration package reflecting the seniority of the role. You will have a great deal of responsibility with endless opportunity for impact and freedom for initiatives. Given the international spread of the business a certain level of flexibility in working hours is important.