Entry Requirements

To be considered, for the scheme you must have achieved a degree, preferably in areas such as Transport, Engineering or Construction although other disciplines may also be considered.

You also must be able to bring the following transferrable skills to the role, in line with GMPTE’s Values:

Delivery

  • Analytical and problem solving
  • Data interpretation
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal presentation skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of different stakeholders
  • Adapt well to change
  • Computer literate with excellent level skills in MS Office

Partnership

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Information gathering and sorting
  • Influencing and negotiating
  • Ability to work in partnership
  • A Team player with the ability to work equally effectively on own initiative
  • Understand the impact of their work and how it may impact on others

Ambition

  • Motivated to study for further professional qualifications and examinations including the Project Management Introductory Certificate (for more information visit http://www.apm.org.uk/IntroductoryCertificate.asp)
  • Motivated to seek out new learning opportunities
  • Has a desire to succeed by effectively managing their personal development.
  • Keen to understand the broader picture
  • Demonstrates a broad knowledge of issues impacting on public transport and transport in general; knowledge of current construction practices, knowledge of role and responsibilities of ITA/E’s, awareness of dealing with projects that impact on the general public, etc

Respect

  • Behaves ethically towards internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates honesty and fairness.
  • Shows professionalism at all times
  • Understands the impact of their work on others

Responsibility

  • Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines and on own initiative
  • Positive approach to finding solutions to problems
  • Ensures their technical and specialist skills are up to date in line with relevant professional bodies to continually develop and maintain the expertise in their field.
  • Punctual, good attendance and attentive
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