At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver transport planning advice for diverse development projects across the UK.
- Company: Growing transport planning consultancy in Manchester with a collaborative team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and professional development support.
- Other info: Clear career progression opportunities and regular training from experienced professionals.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on exciting projects that shape communities.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and 1-5 years' experience in transport planning.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 50000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planner to join a growing transport planning consultancy in Manchester. Working as part of an experienced and collaborative team, you'll be involved in delivering transport planning advice for a diverse range of development projects across the North West and wider UK.
This role offers the chance to work on residential, commercial, mixed-use, education and industrial developments from initial feasibility through to planning approval, providing strategic transport advice to a varied client base.
As a Transport Planner, you will:
- Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
- Produce Technical Notes and transport planning reports to support planning applications.
- Undertake trip generation, distribution and junction capacity assessments using industry-standard software.
- Analyse traffic and transport data to inform development proposals.
- Liaise with local authorities, clients, architects and the wider project team throughout the planning process.
- Assist with access appraisals and highway design considerations.
- Attend client meetings and contribute to project discussions.
- Support senior members of the team in delivering projects to programme and budget.
- Keep up to date with national planning policy and local transport guidance.
Requirements:
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Geography or a related discipline.
- Around 1–5 years' experience within transport planning or highways consultancy.
- Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
- An understanding of the UK planning system and development planning process.
- Experience using software such as Junctions 10, LinSig, TRICS and TEMPro (desirable).
- Strong report writing and communication skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Professional membership fees paid.
- Support towards Chartership and ongoing professional development.
- Regular training and mentoring from experienced transport planners.
- Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects across the North West and multiple development sectors.
- Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy.
If you're looking to join a consultancy that offers genuine career development, a varied project workload and the opportunity to work alongside experienced transport planning professionals on exciting projects across the North West, we'd love to hear from you.
TRANSPORT/PLANNER/SCHEDULER in Manchester employer: Vivid Resourcing
Join a dynamic transport planning consultancy in Manchester that prioritises employee growth and collaboration. With a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and flexible hybrid working arrangements, this role offers the chance to engage in diverse projects while receiving ongoing training and mentorship from seasoned professionals. Experience a fulfilling career path with clear progression opportunities in a thriving environment.
