Chartered Senior Transport Planner

Strata Construction Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy seeks a Chartered Transport Planner to develop their Transport Planning team in Manchester. The role involves project work across the Northwest, including client relationship management and mentoring junior staff. Competitive benefits are offered, such as a SMART pension and employee profit share scheme.

Benefits

SMART Pension

Employee Profit Share Scheme

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Long Service Awards

Critical Illness Cover

Buying Additional Holidays

SMART Cycle to Work

Gym and Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a Transport Planning consultancy.
• Capability to present confidently to clients.
• Detail-oriented and methodical work style.

Responsibilities

• Develop Site Access Appraisals and Transport Statements.
• Mentor junior team members and develop client relationships.
• Produce fee proposals and support associates in new opportunities.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Chartered Transport Planning Professional Certification

Chartered Engineer Certification

Tools

LinSig

Junctions 9

TRACC

Job description

Are you a Chartered Transport Planner looking for a new role? This opportunity allows you to develop the Transport Planning team in Manchester and work on exciting projects across the Northwest.

This position involves building relationships with internal and external clients to secure work, including collaborating closely with the Associate Transport Planner to develop the team.

What’s on offer:

• SMART Pension
• Employee Profit Share Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Long Service Awards
• Critical Illness Cover
• Buying Additional Holidays (December and June windows)
• SMART Cycle to Work
• Gym and Retail Discounts

The role:

• Undertaking and developing Site Access Appraisals
• Preparing Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Design and Access Statements, Transport input into Environmental Assessments and Travel Plans
• Developing concept designs for highways schemes, including access and junction improvements
• Mentoring junior team members
• Developing client relationships
• Producing fee proposals
• Supporting associates in seeking new opportunities
• Resourcing, financial monitoring, and reporting
• Building strong relationships across various professions within the company

Qualifications and experience needed:

• Proven experience in a Transport Planning consultancy, with confidence in presenting to clients
• Chartered Transport Planning Professional or Chartered Engineer certification by the Engineering Council
• Strong practical knowledge of LinSig, Junctions 9, and preferably TRACC or similar tools
• Good understanding of relevant local and national policies and guidance
• Organised, detail-oriented, and methodical
• Ability to prioritise and work under tight deadlines
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships at all levels
• Ability to manage client expectations