Graduate Transport Planner

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Graduate Transport Planner to join their team in Bristol. Working as a Graduate Transport Planner involves working alongside a diverse team of Transport Planners and Civil Engineers, gaining consultancy skills as you assist in a number of projects at any one time while helping clients' as they prepare planning applications for new and regenerated development sites. Dynamic and client-focused, with an eye for detail and excellent analytical judgement; you will help prepare Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, which include analysis of local accessibility for proposed developments, site access designs, and parking requirements, local and national planning policy, potential development impact on road, cycling, pedestrian and public transport infrastructure, and preparing strategies to support sustainable travel practices for future developments. You will also have the opportunity to implement these strategies with users of newly built developments. As a Graduate Transport Planner, you will learn ·Ability to complete Transport Assessments and Statements, Technical Notes, Travel Plans ·Complete detailed planning-stage highway drawings using AutoCAD such as new access roads and small highway improvement schemes. ·Complete Fee Proposals for small and medium sized projects ·Request and instruct on highway surveys (ATC, Parking, Topographical) Essential Skills you need to work as a Graduate Transport Planner: ·Ability to work calmly under pressure. ·Work effectively, efficiently and accurately. ·Educated to Degree level in relevant subject (geography, urban planning etc.) If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100 years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us