Permanent

Apprentice Transport Planner

Arcadis

Arcadis

Apprentice Transport Planner – Warrington, London/Croydon, Guildford

 

Arcadis are looking to recruit 3 Apprentice Transport Planners to be based within our Transportation teams in Warrington, London/Croydon and Guildford. If this is you, then read on….

Welcome to our world…

You’ll be joining a company that puts people right at the heart of its offer to clients. We are part of Arcadis, the leading global design and consultancy firm employing 28,000 people and generating more than €3 billion in revenue every year. Our focus is on bringing together passionate, talented people in high-performing teams to help clients navigate the increasingly complex challenges in the built and natural world.

The Team:

Our Traffic & Transport Planning team is involved in some of the UK’s most high profile, complex and stimulating projects that are diverse and technically demanding. We have an enviable reputation in the delivery of some of the UK’s and indeed the world’s most prestigious and challenging projects. Our current client portfolio includes Highways England, Network Rail, Crossrail2, Transport for London, National Grid, Civil Engineering Contractors and Borough/County Councils, for whom we undertake the planning, design and supervision of civil engineering and transport solutions to exceed our client’s requirements.

Owing to recent contract awards, we are now looking to recruit a forward thinking Apprentice Transport Planner to work on a wide portfolio of schemes throughout the UK, ensuring we meet and exceed our client’s requirements.

What do we offer:

With Arcadis, you have a platform to drive your career, explore your capabilities turning your ambition into reality. On-going professional development and coaching means that you will always have the opportunity to participate in programmes designed to help you grow your skill sets and take your career to new heights. 

The role will allow you to access “on and off the job training” gaining knowledge and hands on experience of supporting our teams in their delivery of exciting projects across our sectors.

Typically an Apprentice will work 5 days per week. Typically 4 days “on the job” training and 1 day “off the job” attending sessions away from the office for technical training as per the Training provider’s calendar which is confirmed prior to the Apprentice start date.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Transport Planner within the Transport Planning team, you will support the delivery of technically excellent cost effective solutions, under professional supervision, work in collaboration with other design disciplines and acquire the knowledge and practical skills through on-the-job learning to attain a formal qualification, developing your industry knowledge though affiliations and continuing education.

Role Requirements/Experience:

 

  • Assisting with analyses relating to transport planning projects
  • Assisting with the preparation of technical reports and presentations relating to the project as required in line with company and client requirements as well as national standards and codes of practice
  • Participating in the resolution of technical issues
  • Presenting information in a clear, accurate and professional format
  • Document control and project processes in line with company quality system
  • To provide instruction and advice within the department commensurate with training completed
  • Gaining experience and proficiency in ARCADIS systems and procedures
  • Becoming familiar and compliant with, relevant H & S regulations and to promote a culture of awareness within the team
  • Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your manager
  • Strong desire in gaining experience and formal qualification within Transport Planning or Civil Engineering
  • You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be very organized, proactive and a real self-starter
  • Ability to work as part of a team and work to deadlines
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications / Experience:

 

  • GCSE’s Maths, Science & English (minimum grade B but A grade preferred)

 

What makes us the best?

This role is more than a standard next step. It’s a chance to move into a business where you can go as far as you want. Get in touch now and tell us where we can help you take your career.

We offer a fantastic working environment where you own your destiny and will be encouraged to forge a successful career. In addition, we offer some excellent benefits, such as:

Stakeholder Pension matched to 8%                                                                             

Healthcare

Life Assurance                                                                                                                    

Income Protection

Annual Leave                                                                                                                                      

Annual Professional Institution Subscription Paid                       

Tax Free Season Ticket Loan                                                                                          

Cycle to Work Scheme                                                                      

Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave                                                                     

Childcare Vouchers                                                                           

Birthday Vouchers                                                                                                                              

Long Term Service Awards

Refer a Friend Scheme that rewards you for every successful introduction you make!

Opportunities like this are rare. Don’t miss out on a chance to put yourself in a place where great things can happen. Get in touch now to let us know that you’re interested in making a move.

Overview

  • Location: Warrington, London/Croydon, Guildford
  • Job Title: Apprentice Transport Planner
  • Salary:
  • Closed: 27 Jul 2016

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