Assistant Transport Planner

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

CIHT membership support

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking an Assistant Transport Planner in Manchester to join the Transport Planning team. You will support the delivery of transport planning projects from initial assessment through to submission, working alongside experienced planners and other built-environment professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their transport planning career to gain experience across a wide range of projects while developing technical, analytical and client-facing

Qualifications

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Relevant transport planning experience or recent graduates welcome.
• Understanding of UK transport planning principles and development planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of transport assessments, statements and travel plans.
• Support transport planning studies for residential, commercial, retail and mixed-use developments.
• Undertake traffic generation and distribution assessments.
• Assist with junction capacity and network analysis.
• Analyse traffic and transport data and present findings clearly.
• Support parking and accessibility assessments.
• Prepare technical reports and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with clients and authorities under supervision.
• Attend meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Support planning applications and responses to queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Independent and team working

Education

Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Mathematics or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Employment type: Full-time, Permanent

Department: Transport Planning

Reporting to: Senior Transport Planner / Associate Director

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Transport Planner to join our growing transport planning team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stage of their transport planning career to gain experience across a wide range of projects, working alongside experienced transport planners, engineers, developers and other built-environment professionals.

You will support the delivery of transport planning projects from initial assessment through to submission and implementation, developing your technical, analytical and client-facing skills along the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of transport assessments, transport statements and travel plans.
• Support transport planning studies for residential, commercial, retail, education and mixed-use developments.
• Undertake traffic generation and distribution assessments.
• Assist with junction capacity and network analysis.
• Analyse traffic, transport and travel data and present findings clearly.
• Support parking assessments and accessibility assessments.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, drawings, plans and supporting documentation.
• Undertake research into local transport networks, policies and development proposals.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, highways officers and other project stakeholders under appropriate supervision.
• Attend project meetings and contribute to discussions with colleagues and clients.
• Support the preparation of planning applications and responses to highways and transport-related queries.
• Keep up to date with relevant transport planning guidance, standards and local policies.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects within agreed timescales and budgets.

About You

We are looking for someone who is keen to develop a career in transport planning and has a genuine interest in how people and goods move around our towns and cities.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Some relevant experience in transport planning, highways, traffic engineering or a related field, although recent graduates will be considered.
• An understanding of UK transport planning principles and the development planning process.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Competence with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A willingness to learn new software, techniques and methodologies.

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Junction capacity modelling, including Junctions 10 or similar software.
• TRICS trip generation analysis.
• GIS and mapping software.
• Traffic surveys and transport data analysis.
• AutoCAD or other technical drawing packages.
• Local authority highways or development management processes.
• Preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements or Travel Plans.
• Knowledge of relevant DfT guidance and UK transport planning standards.

What We Offer

• A structured opportunity to develop your career in transport planning.
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects across Manchester and the wider North West.
• Support from experienced transport planners and technical specialists.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Support towards relevant professional qualifications and CIHT membership where appropriate.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, subject to project requirements.