At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and optimise bus schedules to win tenders in the UK.
- Company: Join Transdev, a leader in sustainable mobility solutions.
- Benefits: Supportive culture, work-life balance, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on diversity and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on public transport while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in transport or engineering, plus some relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Transdev is Hiring a Bid Network Planner (VIE) – Manchester, United Kingdom
Key Responsibilities
- Build and optimise bus schedules on HASTUS for offensive tenders in UK bus franchises, covering timetables, vehicle blocks, and driver duties.
- Design and apply scheduling rules that comply with working time regulations, collective agreements, and company policies, while minimising Peak Vehicle Requirement without compromising reliability.
- Analyse run times, punctuality, and operational performance data to challenge assumptions and identify concrete scheduling improvements.
- Run scenario modelling to test service changes, quantify operational impacts, and feed key metrics and driver establishment figures into the financial workstream.
- Contribute to the technical writing of tender submissions, documenting scheduling methodology in a clear and persuasive way for the client.
- Work hand in hand with the finance, operations, and commercial teams to deliver a coherent, winning bid, and go on the ground to understand the network first hand.
Your Profile
- Graduate from a university, engineering school, or business school, ideally with a specialisation in transport, industrial engineering, operations research, data, or supply chain.
- First experience (internship, apprenticeship, or 1 year) in transport planning, scheduling, network planning, or bus operations.
- Working knowledge of HASTUS — or a strong appetite to master it quickly — combined with advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfort handling large datasets.
- Sharp analytical mindset, structured problem‑solving, and a genuine attention to detail when working with performance metrics and operational constraints.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken, with the ability to explain complex scheduling concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Proactive, autonomous, resilient under pressure, and a real team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
Your Destination
Based in Manchester, you will join Transdev UK's Business Development team and report directly to the Bid & Performance Director. Your main role: plan, schedule and optimise bus services across the network to win offensive tenders in UK bus franchises. You will work closely with the bid, commercial, finance and operations teams, and stay connected to the field to understand the network first hand. This V.I.E assignment is for a duration of 12 months.
The Perks
- We support the development, work–life balance, and well‑being of our employees.
- We foster a caring company culture that values diversity and enables everyone to thrive.
- We empower our teams to make a positive societal impact by delivering sustainable mobility solutions.
- We offer opportunities to build meaningful career experiences within an international Group rooted in local operations.
V.I.E Bid Network Planner (M/F) in Manchester employer: Transdev
Transdev UK is an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the transport sector. Based in Manchester, you will benefit from a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and professional growth, while being part of an international group that values local operations. With opportunities for development and a focus on winning tenders, this role offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment.
