Transport Planner Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the transport planner position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for detailed design work and manage the technical design/design input on the projects within the Rail Business.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Awareness of successful and significant travel demand management projects
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Office
• Evidence of technical project delivery in a transport planning environment
• Motivated to learn on the job undertake training
• Will have some relevant experience in the transport planning field
• Travel data analysis, travel demand forecast, Urban Transport, Travel Demand Modelling’ using any of the available software’s like CUBE, VISUM, VISSIM, AIMSUN, SATRUN
• Demonstration of educational and career path in transit or transportation planning, with proven experience of contributing to planning efforts and other related assignments
• Familiarity with transportation and multimodal planning principles

I would like to submit my application for the transport planner opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for real time monitoring on work and make necessary changes to ensure all work is completed on time and in full.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Appreciation of travel behaviour change techniques and Travel Demand Management (TDM)
• Experience working in a public and private sector environment
• Understanding of the integration of land use and transport
• Understanding of transport and traffic modelling processes
• Confident managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated competency in analytical tools such as excel
• Working knowledge of software such as VISSIM
• Excel spreadsheet (medium level)

I am excited to be applying for the position of transport planner. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for the first point of contact for clients, architects, planners and other property professionals throughout the project.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• BA or BSc in Geography, Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Studies, Politics or Social Research or equivalent
• Other than English foreign language would be an advantage
• Working knowledge of the public and private sectors
• Knowledge and understanding of Austroads & NZTA standards and guidlines
• Strong knowledge of public and private sectors
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation beneficial, but not mandatory
• It is a pre-requisite that applicants possess a current motor vehicle driver’s licence
• Development Planning, to include leading the preparation of Transport Statements and Transport Assessments, including the specification and interpretation of local junction modelling (ARCADY / LINSIG etc)

I am excited to be applying for the position of transport planner. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for timely and high quality advice to planning colleagues on the transport implications of planning applications to meet internal and statutory deadlines.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Applying relevant design standards to develop and design improvement and mitigation schemes
• Chartered Engineer (MICE or CIHT) (ideal but not essential)
• Have experience of Highway and Infrastructure Engineering Design
• Transportation/transport planning experinence essential demonstrating familiarity with standard transportation software (Picardy, Arcady, Linsig ) Experience of VISSM use would be an advantage
• Experience of High Speed Roads an advantage
• Experience of S278, S38 works and approval processes essential
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English essential
• An interest in distribution and scheduling

In response to your job posting for transport planner, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for direction and technical advice to junior project team members, taking a proactive role in developing team members to their full potential.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• MSc in Transport Planning desirable
• Membership of the TPS
• Mentor team members, continuing to develop and enhance a successful team
• Use ESP planning tool to produce accurate cost schedules whilst maintaining Service excellance
• General Maintenance [GTS} to ensure that vendor the a/c are update and accurate for load factor & vehicle restrictions
• Provide Weekly Revenue summary by Client, Vendor & Vehicle type for owning route plan centre
• Transport Manager CPC (National or International)
• Providing technical support within project teams under the leadership of project managers