At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to deliver transport planning advice on diverse development projects.
- Company: Growing transport planning consultancy based in Manchester with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and support for professional development.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and exposure to varied projects across the North West.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on exciting projects while advancing your career in transport planning.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and 1-5 years' experience in transport planning or highways consultancy.
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 Scheduler / Planner 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 professional development and mentorship from seasoned experts. Experience a fulfilling career path with clear progression opportunities in a thriving environment.
