Assistant Transport Planner

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading Design, Engineering and Project Management organization. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, we are a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital.

Our teams are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious projects across the world. It's thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise and knowledge. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.
When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about are work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer’.

**How will you contribute to the team?**

**Essential requirements -**
- Appropriate academic and professional qualifications (Bachelor’s Degree with Master’s degree in transport planning / economics),
- ** Working experience (2+ years) in Transport Planning softwares like VISUM, SATURN, DIADEM, EMME, VISSIM, LINSIG, JUNCTIONS9, Paramics, SYNCHRO, SIDRA, TUBA, COBA-LT and AMAT assessment.**:

- Experience and knowledge of Strategic Modelling, Operational Modelling, transport / economic appraisal techniques and guidance including economic cost-benefit analysis.
- Knowledge of the technical transport planning environment.
- Strong numerate and analytical abilities, including high degree of competence in MS Excel.
- Ability to work in a team as part of a wider project.
- Some understanding of how appraisal and business case requirements should match client needs and support scheme development.
- Good written communication skills.
- Be able to work with limited supervision.

**Desirable requirements-**
- Be highly self-motivated and ambitious.
- Be able to adapt to different cultures and working environments to build rapport with customers.
- Be able to build excellent working relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Knowledge and experience of UK appraisal and business case guidance and approaches.
- Experience in the use of analytical and research tools such as GIS and the use of databases.
- An appreciation of the transport industry and related policy context.
- Professional membership of a relevant institution.
- Experience in programming skills like Python, PowerBI, Excel-VBA and R.

**What We Can Offer You**
- Varied, interesting and meaningful work.
- A hybrid working environment with flexibility and great opportunities.
- Opportunities for training and, as the team grows, career progression or sideways moves.
- An opportunity to work within a large global multi-disciplinary consultancy on a mission to change the ways we approach business as usual.

**Why work for AtkinsRéalis?**
We at AtkinsRéalis are committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

**Meeting Your Needs**
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Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.

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