Senior Transport Planner

Job Description

Job Overview

Lead delivery with vision. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients’ problems head on. The transportation infrastructure sector in Scotland is experiencing unprecedented levels of investment, and AtkinsRéalis is leading projects to upgrade existing transport networks to deliver future demand including active travel initiatives, rail upgrades and extensive public transport corridor enhancements. We are also working closely with our clients to support their digital transformation and to help them deliver on their Net Zero commitments.

Responsibilities

Our transport planners support our clients in finding the best outcomes for their transport challenges. We develop innovative solutions and advise on everything from project costs and benefits to the best options to unlock investment. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing transport strategies and plans (local and strategic).
• Performing scheme appraisal and business case preparation.
• Developing transport schemes and detailed scheme design.
• Co ordinating multidisciplinary planning, design and management from inception to delivery support.
• Conducting feasibility and corridor studies.
• Developing multi modal transport strategies.

Qualifications

Successful applicants will be flexible, self motivated and will demonstrate a capability in any of the following areas:

• Transport strategy and planning at local and strategic levels.
• Scheme appraisal and business case development.
• Transport scheme design and development.
• Feasibility and corridor studies.
• Multi modal transport strategy formulation.

Rewards & Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, employee rewards and a broad range of benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Training and professional development opportunities help grow your skills and expertise, complemented by a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance, and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK for five years or longer. If you are applying to this role, please do not reference any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV conversation.

Equal Opportunities

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong and can thrive. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees.

Disability Confidence

We are a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.