Associate Transport Planner

Matchtech Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary & benefits

Job summary

Matchtech Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Associate Transport Planner to lead a range of transport planning projects in the commercial development sector. You will own projects, mentor staff, and build strong relationships with clients and local authorities.

The role requires leadership of transport assessments, statements, travel plans, and engagement activities, with a hybrid working arrangement at Yate and a clear path to senior leadership within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Transport Planning consultancy environment.
• Strong experience on commercial development projects.
• Residential development experience desirable.
• Experience leading project teams and managing staff.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience supporting business development and work-winning activities.
• Experience leading public consultation events and engagement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a range of transport planning projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare and oversee Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and supporting documents.
• Act as main contact for clients, local authorities and stakeholders.
• Lead public consultation exercises and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Mentor junior team members and support their professional development.
• Manage projects including programme and financial management.
• Support business development and strengthen client relationships.
• Provide technical guidance and quality assurance across deliverables.

Skills

Transport planning

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client liaison

Public consultation

Report writing

Bid/win business development

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Associate Transport Planner

Location: Yate (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Type: Permanent

About the Role

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Transport Planner to play a key role in the continued growth of their Transport Planning team. This is an opportunity for an ambitious professional to take ownership of projects, lead a team, develop client relationships, and contribute to the strategic direction of the business.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in transport planning, particularly within the commercial development sector, with residential sector experience being advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a range of transport planning projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare and oversee Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and supporting technical documents.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Lead and contribute to public consultation exercises and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Manage and mentor junior members of the team, supporting their professional development.
• Undertake project management responsibilities, including programme and financial management.
• Support and drive business development activities, helping to secure new work and strengthen existing client relationships.
• Provide technical guidance and quality assurance across project deliverables.

Requirements

• Significant experience within a Transport Planning consultancy environment.
• Strong experience working on commercial development projects.
• Residential development experience would be highly desirable.
• Experience leading project teams and managing staff.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Strong client-facing skills and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience supporting or leading business development and work-winning activities.
• Experience managing or contributing to public consultation events and engagement processes.
• Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills.

Desirable

• Chartered status or working towards chartership.
• Established network of industry contacts within the transport planning sector.
• Experience representing clients at planning committees, public consultations or stakeholder meetings.

Benefits

• Opportunity to take a leading role within a growing business.
• Varied project portfolio across commercial and residential developments.
• Career progression into senior leadership positions.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.