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Senior Transport Planner

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 47,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Senior Transport Planner
 We are working on behalf of a well-established and growing transport planning consultancy to recruit a Senior Transport Planner for their Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport planner looking to take on greater project responsibility while playing a key role in a collaborative and ambitious team.

The Opportunity
 The successful candidate will lead the delivery of a range of development-led and public sector transport planning projects across the UK. You will be trusted with technical oversight, client management, and mentoring junior staff, while also contributing to the continued growth of the Manchester team.

Key Responsibilities

Managing and delivering transport planning projects from feasibility through to planning approval
Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and supporting technical notes
Advising clients on highways, access, parking, and sustainable transport solutions
Acting as a key point of contact for clients, local authorities, and project stakeholders
Supporting and mentoring junior transport planners
Contributing to business development and proposal preparationCandidate Requirements

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related subject
Strong UK transport planning experience, ideally within a consultancy environment
Proven experience of development-led transport planning
Good working knowledge of the UK planning process and local authority engagement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlinesChartered status or progress towards chartership (CIHT, TPS or similar) is advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer

Competitive Salary
EOT Share tax free bonus scheme
Performance bonus scheme
Senior-level role with genuine autonomy and progression
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Varied project portfolio across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments
Supportive team environment with mentoring and professional developmentIf interested in this position, but would like to find out more before formally applying please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business

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