Job Description

Become part of our society.

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated

Transport Planner

to join our team in

London

.


Working as part of the London Transport Planning team, you will help to deliver exciting new developments, regeneration and masterplanning schemes across the UK, including many prestigious and high-profile projects.

What does the role involve?

Providing day to day technical input as part of the Project team. Undertaking tasks assigned by the team leader/project managers to support design delivery and other project deliverables. Liaising with our private sector clients and their design teams. Ensuring that project delivery meets the client's objectives and requirements. Ensuring tasks are carried out and completed in accordance with the agreed scope of works, timescales and budgets. Working in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines as required to deliver project requirements.

To be successful in this role you'll possess:

A relevant degree, ideally from an engineering background. Relevant experience working in Transport Planning and a good knowledge of the UK planning system. A proactive nature, with a track record of working with private sector clients, delivering a range of projects. An understanding of national planning policy, as well as London specific policy and guidance which governs development. Excellent problem solving/contingency planning skills with the ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to suit different audiences. Experience of AutoCAD and Vehicle Tracking software. A good understanding of relevant design standards and guidelines. Experience of using industry standard software, such as TRICS. Experience of using junction capacity modelling software e.g. Junctions 10, would also be advantageous. Good Microsoft Office skills including the ability to process and analyse data using Excel. GIS software experience would be advantageous.

What's in it for you?

We are a fantastic, friendly and welcoming team, based in the heart of the City of London, working on complex, challenging and high-profile projects. You'll be working for a top ten civil engineering firm (recognised by New Civil Engineer (NCE). You'll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you'll help to transform society and the built environment by being a trusted consultant to our clients.


If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we'd love to hear from you.


Let's transform society together at Sweco.com/careers.

About Us

Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.


Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.


We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients' most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.


Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It's important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.


Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.


We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more

The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK

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We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If I have a disability, can I get help

(e.g. "reasonable adjustments") with the application process?

If you're an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact

GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk

for assistance.


In order to address your request the following information is needed:


Name


The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)


The position title


Requisition/vacancy number


Upon receipt of this information, we'll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.



Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.


Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those "hard to fill" roles.


We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.


Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2024 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We'll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2025 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.


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