Job Description:

Assistant Transport Planner
Oxfordshire | Competitive Salary

I'm working with a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy that is looking to recruit an Assistant Transport Planner to join its team in Didcot. You will be joining a Transport and Highways team of 13.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 6 months to 2 years' experience who is looking to develop their career within development-related transport planning. You'll gain exposure to a varied range of projects, working alongside experienced consultants while continuing to build your technical knowledge and consultancy experience.

The Role

• Assisting with the preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
• Contributing to Travel Plans and supporting development planning applications.
• Undertaking research, data collection and analysis to support transport planning projects.
• Assisting with junction capacity assessments and traffic modelling.
• Preparing technical reports and supporting documentation.
• Liaising with colleagues and other project stakeholders.
• Supporting projects from initial feasibility through to planning submission.

What They're Looking For

• Around 6 months to 2 years' experience in transport planning.
• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Some experience of development-related transport planning, ideally including Transport Assessments, Transport Statements or Travel Plans.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, particularly report writing.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach and a genuine interest in developing within the transport planning sector.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of development projects.
• Support and mentoring from experienced transport planning professionals.
• Ongoing training and opportunities to develop your technical skills.
• A clear opportunity to progress your career within an established consultancy.

If you're an Assistant or Junior Transport Planner looking for your next step, or a recent graduate who has already gained some consultancy experience, I'd be keen to hear from you.

If interested, please apply or get in touch now!

Will Herman
(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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