Senior/ Transport Planner - Blue Octopus : Job Details

We are looking for a Senior Transport Planner or a Transport Planner looking for their next career step up to join our growing Transport Planning team.

Working on a diverse and interesting range of transport planning projects, you will have a strong track record of being able to undertake and deliver transport planning projects as part of a team or independently. You will ideally be working towards being a Chartered Transport Planner (TPP) or Engineer (CEng) with experience working on various small and medium-sized projects and possibly managing small packages on large projects.

You’ll be working as part of an enthusiastic and committed team to deliver high-quality output on projects, managing the production of Transport Planning deliverables (reports, designs, and analysis) that comply with current standards, guidance and best practices, and BH quality assurance, while supporting our UK Transport Planning Lead in developing our capability and capacity, with scope to develop your role as the team expands

Client care and repeat business are crucial to BakerHicks’ success, so you’ll need to be able to develop and nurture relationships with our clients (both internal and external).

Requirements

Qualifications

• A relative degree and working towards being a Chartered Engineer and/or Transport Planner
• Membership of a relevant professional institution (CIHT, CILT, IHE, TPS, ICE).

Experience

• Experience in one or more of these areas: spatial and urban design; transport planning/design; business case/economics; transport data analysis/modelling (all levels); GIS/ Accessibility; Active Travel; Bus Infrastructure; development planning; travel planning/behavioural change
• Proficient in using and analysing data and producing high-quality reports
• Demonstrable experience of leading the delivering a variety of transport planning projects
• Experience in applying current UK technical standards/publications, guidance, best practice, and legislation requirements.
• Experience of Transport Modelling

Software

• Experience in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint essential, other software tools desirable (programming, databases, GIS, AutoCAD

Why this role?

• You have the chance to become part of a rapidly expanding team within the company, allowing you to contribute to its long-term development.
• You will be connected to the broader network of engineers and skilled professionals at BakerHicks, providing you with valuable support, learning opportunities, and the chance to collaborate with like-minded individuals.
• This position offers excellent prospects for long-term career advancement, as you will be reporting to the Associate Director, who will guide and mentor you as you enhance your skills and expertise.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.