Transport Planner
Transportation Industry
Runcorn
£35,000 - £40,000 (Flexible depending on experience)
Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 18:00
Our client, a leading transportation company, are looking for an experienced Transport Planner. We are looking for someone with exceptional organisational skills, to ensure safe movement of goods, in a complex transport planning environment.
Key Benefits:
- £35,000 - £40,000 basic salary (dependant on experience)
- As the business grows, there will be development and progression opportunities.
- Company pension
Requirements:
- Relevant experience in transport planning in a complex environment.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in planning and analysis.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to develop innovative solutions to transportation challenges.
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Negotiation skills for working with stakeholders and solving conflicts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and presentations.
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-specialists.
- Proficiency in data collection, analysis and interpretation.
The Role:
- Developing and managing transportation systems to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable movement of people and goods.
- Planning 70 – 100 loads often for next day, ensuring they get out efficiently.
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Conducting surveys, traffic counts, and travel behaviour studies to gather data on current transport conditions.
- Analysing data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities within the transportation system.
- Developing plans for transportation infrastructure such as roads, railways, cycle paths, and pedestrian routes.
- Creating models and simulations to predict future transport needs and assess the impact of proposed changes.
- Advising on transportation policies, strategies, and regulations.
- Promoting sustainable transport solutions to reduce environmental impact, such as encouraging the use of public transport, cycling, and walking.
- Assessing environmental impacts of transportation projects and developing mitigation strategies.
- Managing transportation projects from inception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating resources.
- Overseeing the work of contractors and consultants involved in transportation projects.
- Report Writing and Documentation
- Preparing detailed reports, plans, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Documenting project progress, decisions, and outcomes.
- Ensuring that transportation projects comply with local, regional, and national regulations.
- Navigating planning and regulatory approval processes.
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