Transport Plannner in Wilmslow

Transport Planner (Development Planning)

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and capable Transport Planner to join our Development Planning team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, education, healthcare and employment developments, supporting clients through all stages of the planning process.

Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will prepare transport planning assessments, provide technical advice and help deliver successful planning outcomes for a wide range of projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans for planning applications.
• Undertake transport analysis and junction capacity assessments using industry-standard software.
• Analyse traffic, travel behaviour and accessibility data to support development proposals.
• Assist in the preparation of development planning strategies and technical reports.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary project teams throughout project delivery.
• Attend client meetings, design team meetings and discussions with local planning and highway authorities.
• Manage your workload to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Support the preparation of fee proposals and contribute to business development opportunities where appropriate.
• Keep up to date with relevant planning policy, transport guidance and industry best practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues while continuing to develop your technical and professional skills.

About You

The successful candidate will have

• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Planning or a related discipline.
• Approximately 2–5 years' experience in transport planning, preferably within a development planning consultancy.
• Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• A good understanding of the UK planning system and relevant transport planning guidance.
• Experience using industry-standard transport planning software such as Junctions (PICADY, ARCADY and Lin Sig), TRICS and TEMPro.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise technical reports.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive, client-focused approach and a willingness to take ownership of project tasks.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using GIS software.
• Knowledge of sustainable transport, active travel and accessibility planning.
• Experience contributing to planning appeals or public consultation exercises.
• Working towards or holding membership of a relevant professional institution, such as CIHT or TPS.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Support for professional development and progression towards chartership.
• Opportunities to work on a wide variety of high-quality development planning projects.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Pension scheme, annual leave and additional employee benefits.