Degree Apprentice Transport Planner

To develop and maintain a good understanding of national and local policy on transport and development management.  To develop and maintain a good understanding of the transport networks, facilities, and characteristics of the area.  To assist in the development of transport Business Cases for new funding, especially the provision of supporting information using a variety of technical software packages including PTV VISUM and AIMSUN (traffic modelling), Junctions10, TUBA and COBALT. To develop the skills to provide advice on the transport impacts of proposed development, and developments’ compliance with transport policy, to senior members of the team. To assist in the preparation of reports and written evidence in relation to planning applications and, where appropriate, for appeals in the planning process.  To liaise with network and industry colleagues and external professional bodies to develop and maintain knowledge of good practice within the planning and transport development management field.  To develop the skills to ensure that allocated day to day correspondence and other communications are dealt with professionally, speedily, and effectively. 

Training:
You will attend Aston University on Block Release basis for the duration of the apprenticeship

Training Outcome:
Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, the majority of our apprentices progress onto an assistant level position. There is also opportunity to progress onto further qualification or professional studies.

Employer Description:
Milestone Infrastructure look after 24,000 miles of roads, 280,000 lighting assets and 20,000 miles of footways, always with a view to ensuring that all works are carried out as sustainably as possible and with minimal impact to local communities. We are proud members of the 5% Club and are committed to ensuring that at least 5% of our workforce are in earn and learn roles such as apprenticeships. Currently this figure is closer to 9% and growing.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, working hours vary.

Skills:
Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working