Assistant Transport Planner Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The Assistant Transport Planner position, based in Fleet, Hampshire or Birmingham, offers a salary range of £28,000 - £34,000. This full-time, permanent role involves preparing assessments, liaising with clients, and conducting site surveys. Ideal candidates have a degree in Transport Planning or related field, 1-2 years' experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and transport planning software. Benefits include bonuses, pension, medical insurance, and more. Candidates must be within a commutable distance and have prior consultancy experience. No sponsorship available. If you're a motivated graduate or assistant planner, this opportunity offers training, mentorship, and career progression.
Job Description
Assistant Transport Planner Location:
Fleet, Hampshire or Birmingham Salary:
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Assistant Level:
£28,000 – £34,000
Type:
Full-time, Permanent Work Pattern:
Monday to Friday | Office-based Are you passionate about transport planning and keen to develop your career in a well-established, people-focused consultancy? My client are a forward-thinking civil engineering consultancy that specialises in transport planning and highway design. They offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, combining technical excellence with a “family feel” culture and a genuine commitment to staff development. This is a fantastic opportunity for either a Graduate or Assistant Transport Planner looking to join a highly experienced team working on a variety of exciting transport and infrastructure projects across the UK. With a strong emphasis on training, mentoring and progression, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact from day one.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
- Prepare Travel Plans and assist with Travel Plan coordination
- Analyse and present technical data and drawings
- Undertake junction capacity assessments using ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG
- Liaise with clients, contractors, and local/ authorities
- Support the delivery of advice to clients on highways and transport matters
- Conduct site appraisals and surveys, and contribute to reports and presentations
- Maintain up-to-date project documentation (both digital and paper)
- Assist with other transport-related tasks as directed by your team leader
What We’re Looking For:
Education /
Background:
- Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, or Civil Engineering (essential)
- Understanding or experience of UK Transport Planning standards and processes (essential)
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a similar consultancy environment
Technical Skills:
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Comfortable working with numerical data and spreadsheets
- Experience with ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG (essential)
- AutoCAD experience (desirable)
Key Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Confident communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage own workload and work to deadlines
- Professional, approachable and a team player
Salary & Benefits:
Additional Pay:
- Performance bonus
- Annual bonus
Benefits Include:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Annual and spot bonuses
Candidate Criteria:
To streamline the process and ensure the right fit:
- Candidates must be within commutable distance (45/60 mins)
- Have prior experience in a similar consultancy (minimum 1-2 years)
- RTW in the UK.
No sponsorship option for this role. If you’re a motivated and technically capable graduate or assistant-level transport planner looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you
