Senior Transport Planner – Oxfordshire Office

GLANVILLE CONSULTANTS LTD; East Hendred; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join their Didcot office in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a solid consultancy background in Transport Planning and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include preparing site appraisals, conducting traffic modelling assessments, and liaising with clients and local authorities. The benefits package includes market-leading remuneration, private health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Contribution towards pension scheme

Private Health Insurance

Initial 25 days holiday

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of degree level qualification in an appropriate subject area.
• Experience in preparing complex Transport Assessments.
• Ability to deal with clients and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site appraisals and feasibility studies.
• Conduct traffic modelling and junction capacity assessments.
• Liaise with clients and local authorities.

Skills

Transport Planning

Strong communication skills

Client relationship management

Traffic modelling

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in an appropriate subject

Chartered in an appropriate discipline

Tools

Paramics

VISSIM

SATURN

Job description

Equal Opportunities Employer

Glanville is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender assignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

If you would like to apply for this position or have any questions in regard to the vacancy, please contact our HR team by email at [e-mail].

We are a multi-disciplinary consultancy offering engineering, design, and surveying expertise to the construction industry. Our team provides professional advice at every stage of a project and brings strong experience across a wide range of sectors. With established offices in Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Bristol, and Cambridgeshire, we continue to grow our presence and reputation in the industry.

Our team is highly motivated and committed to delivering successful projects. We have a proven track record in solving complex transport planning challenges across various sectors. Due to our expanding workload, we are now looking for a Senior Transport Planner to join our Didcot office.

You will be part of a talented and enthusiastic team of Transport Planners and Engineers who enjoy working on a diverse range challenging projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a Transport Planner who is ready to take the next step in their career. The role offers the chance to develop your technical and commercial skills, contribute to the growth of the business, and work closely with senior management.

We are looking for candidates with a solid consultancy background in Transport Planning and a passion for delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the preparation of site appraisals, feasibility studies and pre-application advice
• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Undertake traffic modelling and junction capacity assessments
• Liaise with clients, project team members and local authorities
• Attend meetings with clients, local authorities and/or other members of the project team
• Enhance and promote the image of Glanville Consultants by their actions
• Experience in preparing complex Transport Assessments
• Experience with undertaking and/or interpreting micro-simulation traffic modelling using Paramics or VISSIM or network modelling using SATURN
• Experience of promoting large scale residential development through the Local Plan process, with associated preparation of relevant evidence base
• Experience with highway design and Road Safety Audits

Qualifications

• Qualified to a minimum of degree level in an appropriate subject
• An ability to deal with clients and other professionals
• An ability to professionally represent the company
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Chartered in an appropriate subject discipline
• An ability to foster client relationships

Benefits Package

Glanville offers a market-leading remuneration and benefits package, a sample below.

• Contribution towards a personal pension scheme (up to 5% of salary)
• Salary Exchange Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• Initial 25 days holiday (3 held for the Christmas period)
• Additional holiday accrued in accordance with the number of years’ services, up to a total of 28 days
• The option to bank, buy or sell holiday after one year’s service
• Long service awards including additional days off and cash award
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Paid professional membership
• Support with training development
• Study leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Cinema Voucher Scheme
• Interest free loan for annual travel season ticket
• Yearly flu vaccination
• Eye tests paid and contribution towards glasses, if required for solely for VDU work
• Charity Days
• Regular social events organised and funded by the company throughout the year
• Free refreshments, including tea, coffee, juice, and fresh fruit
• Free on-site parking

Glanville has a friendly and supportive working environment, which has resulted in good morale and a low staff turnover. The company contributes to regular social events and encourages involvement with our nominated charities.