Job Description
I'm working with a fast-growing, award-winning consultancy that's looking for an Assistant Transport Planner to join their expanding Oxford team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with around 18 months+ experience in transport planning who wants to continue developing their skills while working on a variety of projects in a supportive environment.
This role is ideal for someone early in their career looking to build technical capability, gain project exposure, and learn from experienced colleagues while contributing to project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the delivery of small to medium transport planning projects, supporting senior team members with coordination and programme management
- Prepare and contribute to Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Access Appraisals, and Technical Notes
- Support site visits and provide input to inform scheme development
- Work with tools such as AutoCAD, TRICS, Junctions (ARCADY / PICADY) and transport modelling software
- Attend project team, client and Local Highway Authority meetings alongside senior colleagues
- Support the preparation of materials for public consultations
- Build relationships with architects, planners and highways officers
- Assist with inputs to fee proposals and project documentation
Skills & Experience Required
- Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Around 18 months+ experience within transport planning
- Basic understanding of relevant guidance and planning policy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and manage own workload
- Experience with AutoCAD, TRICS, Junctions (ARCADY / PICADY) or similar tools
Benefits
- Pension scheme and private healthcare
- Generous annual leave with buy/sell options
- Performance-related bonus and annual salary review
- Flexible hybrid working
- Cycle-to-work scheme and enhanced benefits package
- Professional membership support and CPD
- Social events and team activities
This is a great opportunity to join a growing consultancy with a strong pipeline of work, offering clear progression and exposure to a wide range of development projects.
If you are seeking a transport planning role and want a strong option at a consultancy that can support your growth, apply directly or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting on (phone number removed).
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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