Chartered Senior Transport Planner

Strata Construction Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm in Manchester seeks a Chartered Transport Planner to develop the Transport Planning team. The role involves managing client relationships, conducting transport assessments, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have relevant experience in transport consultancy and chartered status. Strong knowledge of transport software and local policies is essential. Competitive salary and benefits package available.

Benefits

SMART Pension

Employee Profit Share Scheme

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Awards

Critical Illness Cover

Buying Additional Holidays

SMART Cycle to Work

Gym and Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning consultancy.
• Chartered status as a Transport Planner or Engineer.
• Practical knowledge of Linsig, Junctions 9.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Site Access Appraisals.
• Prepare Transport Statements and Assessments.
• Develop concept designs for highway schemes.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Transport Planning consultancy experience

Client presentation skills

Linsig and Junctions 9 knowledge

Problem-solving techniques

Interpersonal skills

Education

Chartered Transport Planning Professional or Chartered Engineer

Tools

TRACC software

Job description

Overview

Are you a Chartered Transport Planner who is looking for a new role? This opportunity is a great chance to develop the Transport Planning team in Manchester and work on a range of exciting projects in the Northwest.

This position would involve building relationships with internal and external Clients to secure work, including working closely with the Associate Transport Planner to develop the transport planning 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 development of Site Access Appraisals
• Undertaking of Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Design and Access Statements, Transport input into Environmental Assessments and Travel Plans
• Development of concept designs for highways schemes for access and junction improvements
• Development and mentoring of junior team members
• Development of client relationships
• Producing fee proposals
• Assisting associates in seeking out and securing new opportunities
• Resourcing and financial monitoring and reporting
• Developing good relationships with professions across the company

What you need to succeed

• You will have proven experience working in a Transport Planning consultancy and be comfortable presenting ideas and project work to Clients
• You will be a Chartered Transport Planning Professional or Chartered Engineer certified by the Engineering Council
• You will have strong practical knowledge of Linsig, Junctions 9 and preferably experience of using TRACC/similar
• You will have a strong understanding of relevant local and national policy and guidance.
• Organised and methodical with particular attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines under pressure
• Have a pragmatic approach and possess strong problem-solving techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships at all levels with clients and employees alike and across all professional disciplines
• Able to manage Client expectations