Associate Transport Planner (Development Planning)
Manchester
£50,000-£60,000 DOE
Are you ready to step into an Associate Transport Planner role where you will shape major development projects across the Northwest while progressing your own career? My client is offering the opportunity to take ownership of schemes, influence strategy and play a key role in a growing Manchester team.
This Associate Transport Planner opportunity is ideal if you enjoy leading projects, managing clients and delivering high-quality development planning advice, while remaining technically involved.
My client is a respected transport planning consultancy with a strong reputation in development planning. Working across residential, commercial and mixed‑use schemes, they support private and public sector clients nationwide. Their Manchester office is expanding, and this Associate Transport Planner role is central to that growth.
Responsibilities
* Lead development planning projects from inception to completion
* Produce and review Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
* Advise developers and land promoters on strategy
* Manage client relationships and attend design meetings
* Liaise with local authorities and stakeholders to secure approvals
* Mentor junior team members
* Support business development in Manchester
As an Associate Transport Planner, you will have autonomy to manage projects while helping shape the team's direction.
Qualifications
* Strong experience in development planning transport consultancy
* Technical expertise in Transport Assessments and junction modelling
* Experience negotiating with local authorities
* Project management and client‑facing skills
* Clear written and verbal communication abilities
Chartership or progression towards it would be beneficial but is not essential.
Benefits
* Hybrid working
* Competitive annual leave
* Pension contribution
* Professional membership support
* Clear progression towards senior leadership
Based in Manchester, you will work in a flexible hybrid pattern. You will have genuine progression opportunities, with a clear route towards Director‑level responsibility as the office grows. My client actively supports long‑term professional development.
If you are looking to progress your career as an Associate Transport Planner in Manchester, please get in touch to discuss and submit your CV.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on 07889 214 154 for more information.
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