Job Description

Paul Basham Associates will provide your launching pad to a successful career in Transport Planning; you will be on your way to flourish with the company's continued growth from our existing and future offices. The role involves working alongside a diverse team of Transport Planners, Civil Engineers, and Structural Engineers, gaining consultancy skills as you assist in a number of projects at any one time as our clients prepare planning applications for new and regenerated development sites.

Dynamic and client-focused, with an eye for detail and excellent analytical judgement; over the 12-18 month programme you will help prepare Transport Assessments and Statements, as well as Travel Plans, which will include input into site layouts, access and parking designs, local and national planning policy, potential development impact on infrastructure, and preparing strategies to support sustainable travel practices for future developments. As an SME your direct exposure to clients, site visits and meetings will be matched by opportunities for input into the company operations such as marketing, finance and development.

Expected Start Date:

Summer 2025

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Educated to Degree or HND level preferably in Geography, Planning or Civil Engineering Good written and verbal communication skills Good analytical skills Ability to communicate effectively Ability to prioritise workload Ability to work effectively with other staff and as part of a team Ability to work on own initiative Previous experience of working with computer-based systems including Microsoft packages

Behavioural:

Ability to work calmly under pressure Promote and respect the principles of confidentiality Compliance with the company's policies and procedures and operate within the company controls and QMS Carry out tasks and duties assigned in a positive and dignified manner Look to solve problems Work effectively, and accurately Be adaptable in carrying out functions on behalf of the company Work well as part of a team

Benefits:

Competitive Salary Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Private Healthcare Generous Annual Leave allowance (including your Birthday off) Salary Sacrifice Scheme Bonus Scheme Flexible Working Practices Cycle to Work Scheme Payment of a Professional Membership Training/CPD opportunities Annual Flu vaccinations Dress Down Fridays Annual Appraisals Mental Health First Aiders Charity/Community Day Socual Events Disability Confident Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee mentoring programme Free flu jabs On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Abingdon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you possess a degree in a relevant subject area? (I.e. Geography or Transport Planning)
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/07/2025