We are looking for a Principal Transport Planner to help with the expanding workload of our Milton Keynes transport consultancy team at Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes.
We offer a challenging and rewarding career working for a leading transport consultancy with a strong presence in the Midlands. You will join a growing team delivering a wide variety of interesting projects for clients in the private and public sectors.
Your Role
This is a varied and challenging role; you will be working as part of a small transport team co-located within a larger Town Planning team. Full support will be provided on a day-to-day basis by an experienced transport planning professional with additional support available from the wider Midlands Transport Team located in Leicester and Nottingham. Our clients typically include; housing and commercial developers, local authorities, highway authorities, architects, town-planners and other professionals. Your work will primarily be development related transport planning and would include preparation of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and other development related transport reports. You will help mentor and support junior staff and be proactive in keeping up to date with current practices, guidelines etc. in our field. You will undertake site visits and attend meetings as required.
Professional Development
Professional growth and personal development is strongly encouraged. You will have the option to enrol on the Transport Planning Society’s Professional Development Scheme and would be assigned a personal mentor at WYG who would guide you through the process with a view to gaining a professional qualification.
About you
We are looking for a keen, progressive and versatile individual with a genuine interest in transport consultancy.
The ideal candidate is likely to have a degree or an MSc in an analytical subject such as transport planning, engineering, mathematics, science, economics or geography.
Above all, we will be looking for someone with the following qualities:
About WYG
At WYG we develop, design and deliver interdisciplinary projects that support a sustainable future; from technical solutions to complex challenges. Our teams connect across a project lifecycle, creating tailored programmes that address client needs and manage risk.
WYG is now part of the Tetra Tech group, a leading provider of consulting, engineering, programme management, construction management, and technical services. As part of the Tetra Tech team – 20,000 people in over 450 global locations – we can achieve more for our clients, through a wider alliance of services and industry expertise across our markets.
WYG is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer several benefits for employees, including contributory pension, health cover and flexible working options. Pick and choose your perfect blend from advantages including additional holiday and travel insurance. You will also benefit from a tailored package or professional training and development, with support to achieve your career goals.
We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.
Please follow the link below for further details:
https://apply.wygcareers.com/vacancies/principal-transport-planner-412176.html
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