SCP, part of the RSK Group, is looking for a Graduate Transport Planner to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. To be considered for this role you will live within a commutable distance to Manchester, Leeds or Edinburgh. You will be joining a growing team, who cares greatly about the development, training and diversity of their growing workforce.
A key trait of SCP is we seek to maintain the family feel of an SME Business even as we grow. We therefore value character, attitude, and commitment. Experience and competence are important, but we look to assess the broader attributes to ensure a good fit for both the candidate and the business. As we grow, we actively embrace and champion diversity within our business and our wider industry with inclusion across all levels.
Key responsibilities
- To provide essential support for more senior personnel to ensure successful delivery of a commission;
- To provide expertise and assistance in aspects of highway engineering and/or transportation planning for which they have been trained;
- When required, to liaise/meet with other consultants and external members of the project team to co-ordinate information and resources;
- To have an understanding of all the tools and techniques employed within the field of highway engineering and transportation planning;
- To keep abreast of the latest development with respect to all the tools and techniques employed within the field of highway engineering and transportation planning; and,
- To be conversant with all local and national planning policies and guidelines insofar as they relate to transportation and development.
Person specification
- Relevant HND Qualification or Degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering or other related transport planning discipline.
- The principles and techniques of transportation planning and traffic engineering.
- Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines.
- Good interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Able to participate in and contribute to project-related discussions.
Salary and benefits
- £23,000 - £25,000
- Life assurance
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
