Transport Planner
 
Our client is looking for a Transport Planner to join their team in North Tyneside.
 
As a Transport Planner, you will assist in traffic and transportation studies and the development of local, regional and national transport policies and strategies.
 
Responsibilities of the role:
 
·The promotion, development and expansion of Active Travel Routes
·The production of local, national and regional transport policy documents designed to support and facilitate improvements to the transportation network;
·The design and planning of public transport interchanges;
·The production of WebTAG/WelTAG assessments designed to evaluate the economic, social and environmental implications of major infrastructure projects;
·The development of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans to support planning applications
 
Requirements of the role:
 
·desire to achieve chartered status with the CMIHT or equivalent;
·a good understanding of Transport Policy and Strategy;
·a working knowledge of Travel Plans and Transport Assessments;
·confidence in dealing with a range of people including clients, councilors, local groups and the general public;
 
Benefits of the role:
·Annual leave - 25 days (plus statutory).
·Company Pension Scheme.
·Voluntary Benefit Options, including childcare vouchers, a share save scheme, life assurance, holiday buy, discounted retail vouchers and many more.
·Group Benefits, including one relevant professional subscriptions paid for and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
 
 
FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
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