SENIOR TRANSPORT PLANNER
đź“Ť Manchester (Hybrid Working)
đź’° Excellent Salary + Outstanding Benefits Package
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Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's leading and fastest-growing multi-disciplinary consultancies. Renowned for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions to complex challenges, this organisation works at the forefront of infrastructure, development, and environmental planning.
With a strong and growing demand for their services from their large and varied portfolio of well established clients, they are looking for a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join their Manchester-based team. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking group that prides itself on technical excellence, creativity, and supporting one another to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
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The Role
As a Senior Transport Planner, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality transport planning services across a diverse portfolio of work.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Preparing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and Environmental Statement chapters
• Producing a wide range of development-related transport reports
• Working closely with clients including developers, local authorities, and design teams
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Attending site visits, project meetings, and stakeholder consultations
• Assisting with business development, including fee proposals and client engagement
You'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects spanning both the private and public sectors, contributing to developments that shape communities and infrastructure.
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About You
You're an ambitious and driven transport professional who thrives in a collaborative consultancy environment.
You'll ideally bring:
• Experience preparing transport assessments and travel plans
• Knowledge of highway design principles (particularly site access design)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office
• Experience with tools such as TRICS and Junctions 9
• Strong understanding of UK planning and transport processes
And just as importantly:
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a genuine passion for transport planning
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to produce clear, high-quality reports and drawings
• A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to team success
Preferred:
• Degree or HND in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or similar
• Professional accreditation (e.g. MCIHT, MTPS, MCILT)
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What's in it for you?
This is more than just a job-it's a chance to build a long-term, rewarding career in a business that truly invests in its people.
• Competitive salary tailored to your experience
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Flexible benefits package (including childcare support, retail discounts & travel insurance)
• Variable annual leave options
• Hybrid and flexible working to support your work-life balance
You'll also benefit from structured career development, access to industry-leading projects, and the chance to work alongside experts across multiple disciplines.
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