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Senior Transport Planner

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

I'm currently working with a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy that is looking to strengthen its Transport Planning team with the appointment of a Senior Transport Planner in Manchester. 
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering a wide variety of development-led transport planning projects across the UK. You'll work on residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, helping clients navigate the planning process and deliver sustainable transport solutions.

The Role

As a Senior Transport Planner, you'll play a key role in the delivery of transport planning projects from inception through to planning approval. You'll work closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality technical advice and support the successful delivery of schemes across both the public and private sectors. 
Key responsibilities include:

Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
Producing technical reports and supporting planning applications
Undertaking transport modelling and junction assessments using industry-standard software
Providing transport planning advice to clients and project teams
Liaising with local authorities and key stakeholders
Supporting fee proposals, tender submissions and business development activities
Mentoring and developing junior members of the team
Managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively

About You

To be considered, you should have:

Previous experience within a transport planning consultancy environment
Strong experience preparing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans
Good knowledge of the UK planning system and transport policy
Experience using software such as TRICS, TEMPro, Junctions, LinSig and/or TRANSYT
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline
Professional membership (CIHT, CILT, TPP, ICE or similar) would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of development projects
Clear career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to work alongside specialists across multiple disciplines
If you're a Transport Planner looking to take the next step in your career, or an experienced Senior Transport Planner seeking a fresh challenge with a respected consultancy, I'd be keen to speak with you.

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