Arcadis

Transport Planner / Engineer

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.

This team is presently engaged in delivering high profile UK projects such as the M25 Improvement Schemes, A63 Castle Street Improvement Scheme (Hull) , A1 Lobley Hill Improvement Scheme (Gateshead), A45 Tollbar Scheme (Midlands), Dartford Crossing Free Flow Charging Scheme and Thames River Crossings Business Case Studies in London. It is also currently working on high profile overseas projects, such as the Clem 7 Road Tolling scheme in Australia and the Doha Expressway in the Middle East; the latter currently being one of the biggest civil engineering projects in the Middle East.

Requirements:

We are striving to attract a career minded and technically advanced Transport Planner / Engineer to join our existing high calibre team. To be considered for a role we are seeking candidates with the following credentials:

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Ideally you will hold a MEng / MSc in Transport Planning/Transportation although consideration will be given to applicants with a BEng / BSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent with a Transport Planning related core subject.
• Good Maths and Physics A-level qualifications 

Essential Experience:

• Technical ability in Transport Planning 
• GIS and VBA knowledge coupled with good analytical skills
• Interest in gaining experience and skills in both technical and commercial areas 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team 
• Planning and organisation skills 
• Personal effectiveness 
• Ability to work to deadlines 
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Transport Planner / Director, you will provide technical support into assigned projects under professional supervision for the successful delivery of technically challenging Transport Planning 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 acquire the knowledge and practical skills through on-the-job learning to develop industry knowledge though affiliations and continuing education. Similarly, there could well be opportunities for you to work on overseas projects, research projects and innovative, technically challenging work. 

Throughout your training and development, you will 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 
• Assisting with the 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 
• Presenting information in a clear, accurate and professional format as required for the production of quality GIS outputs. 
• Contributing to the Professional Excellence Group (PEG)
• Presenting lessons learned and best practice to peers and wider professional audience 
• Gaining experience and proficiency in Arcadis systems and procedures
• Becoming familiar with, and compliant with, relevant H & S regulations and to promote a culture of awareness within the team

Remuneration & Benefits

At Arcadis we believe in rewarding our staff for their commitment and endeavors and we have designed a flexible benefits package that we feel will suit all of our team. You will receive a basic salary that will match your skills, experience and requirements, coupled with:

Stakeholder Pension matched to 6%HealthcareLife AssuranceIncome ProtectionAnnual LeaveAnnual Professional Institution Subscription PaidTax Free Season Ticket LoanCycle to Work SchemeBest rate Gym Membership (Some UK Office Locations)Additional Annual Leave Purchase SchemeEnhanced Maternity and Paternity LeaveChildcare VouchersBirthday VouchersTax Free Share Purchase SchemeLong Term Service AwardsRefer a Friend Scheme that rewards you for every successful introduction you make!

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