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We are recruiting a Graduate Transport Planner to join our growing Transport Planning team. This role will suit someone with strong numeric, analytical and written skills who is willing to solve problems that arise across various exciting projects working as part of our dynamic and fun team.
Who are we?
Ridge is a built environment consultancy, helping our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment. We are enabled by great people who are inspired and proud of what they do and respected for who they are.
Our people are the foundation of our success, and our greatest asset and what separate us, they drive our vision and embody our values. We offer not just a job, but a journey. We believe in commitment, and the value of a stable, flexible, long-term career path. We challenge our people to be the best they can be and help them grow with the right development.
Role and responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of transport assessments, travel plans, feasibility studies and other technical reports and presentations
- Use of industry leading computer-aided design and assessment packages such as: Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, GIS, and modelling packages (inc. Junctions 10, LinSig and VISSIM)
- Conduct traffic and transport data analysis using industry-standard software
- Support the development of transport models/simulations
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated transport solutions
- Engage with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities to gather requirements and provide updates
Experience and skills required
To be considered for this role you must be able to evidence
- Degree in transport planning related/numeric subject (eg: Transport Planning/Engineering, Mathematics, Geography, Civil Engineering) or equivalent
- Competency using Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project
- Experience in transport planning, AutoCAD, and GIS software would be beneficial (eg TRICS, Junctions 10, LinSig, etc)
Personal attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- A keen interest in sustainable transport and urban/ town planning
- Full current driving licence (desirable)
What's in it for you?
Our vision is to be ever progressive, expanding our expertise and nurturing our talent through Quality, Innovation & Growth, to achieve our strategic outcomes:
- Growth which fuels ideas and opportunity for all
- Purposeful and meaningful work
- Continual development and mentoring
- Empowerment, inclusivity and respect
- Happiness and enjoyment
- Openness, honesty and integrity
- Acting as one team
Your reward is focused on your total wellbeing, with a package to support all aspects of life. In addition to your salary, you can expect:
- A healthy holiday balance of 25 days, plus bank holidays & the ability to buy / sell to suit you
- 3 days a year to give your time to others, volunteering for great causes
- An inclusive wellbeing offer:
- Financial – Life Assurance, Pension Scheme (3% Employee, 6% Employer), Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, flexible choice of Critical Illness Insurance
- Physical – Free Private Medical Insurance, Doctor at Hand Private GP, Best Doctors, flexible choice of Dental Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, GymFlex & Healthcare Cash Plan
- Mental – Mental Health First Aiders, Help@Hand by Unum
- A flexible approach to hybrid working, to suit both you & your team
- Tailored career development – focused on professional, personal and/or educational
We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge.
If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application & selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.