Mouchel

Assistant Transport Planner (Modelling & Appraisal)

Job Description

Assistant Transport Planner (Modelling & Appraisal) - Woking

Are you looking for a challenging and varied Transport Planning role with a major organisation?

Mouchel Consulting are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Transport Planner in Modelling & Appraisal to join their existing team.

This post is based in the Woking Office where we have a large Transport Planning tem offering a wide range of services to public and private sector clients. The team deals with strategic and micro-modelling, scheme appraisal, development planning, business cases, parking strategy and a variety of related topics.

The requirement for this role is to provide technical support to Transport Planning and modelling projects, using Excel, Word and bespoke Transport Planning software.

You will have some initial experience in Transport Planning and Modelling & Appraisal, and have good numeracy and communication skills.

Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Downloading, extracting, manipulating and analysing traffic dataCalculation recording and checkingUse of bespoke software such as MapInfo, COBALT, QUADRO, SATURN, Paramics, TUBA, VISSIM etc.• Extracting, downloading and presenting other data (e.g. geometry, accidents, bus routes)• Deliver to agreed personal targets• Deliver technical inputs to required quality, cost and time• Prepare high quality technical notes• Keep up to date with developments in areas of professional expertise• Actively contribute towards other duties across the Business Unit e.g. Health & Safety, quality training, Client feedback etc.• Engage with more senior members of staff to confirm scope of work, timescales and budget expectations• Resolve problems or issues under supervision, to support the delivery of projects• Maintain effective working relationships with team members.

The ideal candidate:

We are seeking individuals who understand our values and express commitment to them. We want our staff to strive continuously to innovate in how they perform and work with our clients and to deliver excellence.

This is a permanent role with excellent career prospects for an enthusiastic and energetic individual.

• You should have some experience in a combination of software packages from the following: SATURN, TUBA, COBALT, QUADRO, S-Paramics, VISSIM• Experience of the following would also be advantageous: MapInfo, MyRIAD, traffic surveys, data analysis• You should have knowledge of UK Transport Planning guidance.• Proven ability of working within a team environment• Proficient in use of Excel and Word and understand / have experience of macros etc.• Highly numerate with strong problem solving skills• Proven capability to communicate clearly• Ability to work under minimal supervision• Numerate first degree in Transport, Mathematics, Geography, Civil Engineering or a related subject is essential• MSc in Transport Planning is desirable• Should have commenced on path to Chartered Professional (CEng, TPP or CMILT) status.

Why work for us?

There are many reasons to join Mouchel Consulting. You will feel valued and you will be well rewarded. You will enjoy making a difference in an exciting environment. We are committed to hiring and developing talented individuals and are keen to hear from people who can help us to build on our success. Our main vision is to be recognised for our excellence, so, beyond qualifications, the key attributes we look for are the ability to solve problems, the ability to build constructive relationships, and a desire to keep learning and improving.

Because we expect the very best from our people, we can also offer a variety of great benefits in return for the work that you do.

Mouchel Consulting is a leading engineering infrastructure and environment consultancy business – we’re the NCE/ACE Consultants of the Year 2015 and also proud to have become part of Kier Group plc.

We work in partnership with private and public sector clients to improve the day-to-day lives of millions of people and to make our world work better. We offer a diverse range of services across the full lifecycle of essential infrastructure – investment; policy development; feasibility and pre-planning; design; construction supervision; management, operation and maintenance; performance monitoring and optimisation; and decommissioning, remediation and renewal.

We work primarily in highways and transportation, infrastructure, environment, water and utilities markets, helping to provide clean water; safer, better roads; cost-effective, sustainable energy; and more sustainable landscapes where communities can thrive.

With around 2,500 staff across the UK, Middle East and Australia we have a diverse range of skilled people – from transport planners to civil engineers to project managers, and from geotechnical specialists to environmental planners and ecologists. There are also waste and water modellers; data systems, landscape and urban designers; land referencing and GIS specialists. And many more besides.

The skills and knowledge of our people is what makes our business a success. So, our many career opportunities are backed up by our commitment to develop our staff. We offer clear career paths for business management, technical and project management disciplines and support our people in progressing their careers – in the 12 months from June 2014 over 400 of our people benefitted from a promotion. 

We are a flexible employer, open to discussing working arrangements to suit individuals.  While our team is diverse we seek people with the  desire to innovate, improve, promote excellence, act with integrity and take responsibility – traits underpinned by our core values of enthusiasm, collaboration and forward thinking.

mouchelbenefits

On joining Mouchel Consulting you will have online access to our range of voluntary and flexible benefits including the WorkSave Pension Plan, plus access to the Mouchel Corporate Discounts shopping portal and the Employee Assistance Programme. All in addition to the satisfaction of helping make our world work better.

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