Planning Manager

RecruitedUK; Cwmsyfiog; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport organization is seeking a Network Planning Manager in Cwmsyfiog, UK. This role involves leading a team to design data-driven bus networks focused on customer needs. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in network planning and demonstrate strong leadership skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, discounts, flexible working, and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Health care package

Retail Discounts

Discounted train travel

Cycle to work scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within network planning.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record in financial analysis.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of planners to optimally design bus networks.
• Collaborate to improve route performance and integrate electric vehicles.
• Engage with stakeholders to align plans with community needs.

Skills

Network planning

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Cost/benefit analysis

Electric vehicle operations

Education

Proven experience in network planning or transport operations

Tools

Prospective

Optibus

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Network Planning Manager to lead the design and development of efficient, customer-focused, and data-driven bus networks across the UK. In this role, you'll lead a team of planners and work with cutting-edge tools to optimise route performance, integrate electric vehicles, and prepare for an exciting future of franchising and smart mobility. If you're passionate about shaping sustainable, community-focused transport services — and want to play a strategic role in the journey ahead — this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of planners to design and develop efficient, customer-focused, and data-driven bus networks across the UK.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise route performance and integrate electric vehicle operations.
• Prepare for future franchising and smart mobility initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders to align network plans with policy, regulatory, and community needs.
• Ensure timetabling and service design meet performance, reliability, and safety objectives.

Qualifications

• Industry Experience: Proven experience in network planning or transport operations, ideally in a leadership role.
• Commercial and Financial Acumen: Strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in cost/benefit analysis. Highly numerate.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in network planning and timetabling tools (e.g., Prospective, Optibus) is highly desired. Alternatively, advanced IT literacy is a necessity.
• Communication and Influence: Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Leadership and Team Development: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Local and Operational Knowledge: Geographical knowledge of the areas of operation and responsibility is preferred.
• Performance Under Pressure: Ability to work in a high-pressure environment consistently delivering on objectives within the timeframe.
• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: Knowledge of regulatory requirements for bus operations (e.g., service registration, BODS).
• Understanding of EV Management: Understanding of electric vehicle operations and their impact on network planning is an advantage.
• Public Sector and Partnership Experience: Experience working with or within local authorities or public transport partnerships is desirable.

Benefits

• Health care package
• Retail Discounts
• Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months of service, as well as a free bus pass
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and a chance to buy discounted shares
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Flexible working

How to apply: If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply.