Principal Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent transport planning consultancy is hiring for a Principal Transport Planner in their Manchester or Leeds offices. The successful candidate will contribute to various transport projects, working with diverse clients across the UK, addressing responsibilities such as traffic analysis and transport data interpretation. Ideal applicants will possess over 6 years of experience, relevant qualifications, and familiarity with industry-standard software, ensuring effective delivery of transport solutions.

Qualifications

• Over 6 years of experience in transport planning.
• Excellent presentation and technical writing skills.
• Thorough understanding of transport planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining, analysing, and interpreting traffic and transport data.
• Appraising development sites for accessibility by various transport modes.
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments.

Skills

Transport Assessments

Travel Plans

Local Plans

Transport Strategies

Traffic Management Plans

Access Studies

Traffic Modelling

Time Management

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Junctions software

TRICS

TEMPRO

Job description

Job Description

Role: Principal Transport Planner
Location: Leeds or Manchester City Centre
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

I am currently recruiting for an independent transport planning consultancy that is looking for a Principal Transport Planner to join their Leeds or Manchester City Centre offices. They seek a candidate with over 6 years of experience covering Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Local Plans, Transport Strategies, Traffic Management Plans, and Access Studies.

The ideal candidate will also have experience with traffic modelling using Junctions 9 software (ARCADY, PICARDY, & OSCADY), which will be highly beneficial in this role.

As a Principal Transport Planner, you will take a leading role working with clients such as hoteliers, golf course developers, motorway services, and residential house builders across the UK, with projects spread across their Manchester and Leeds offices.

Responsibilities:

1. Obtaining, analysing, and interpreting traffic and transport data from various external sources.
2. Appraising development sites for accessibility by different transport modes.
3. Undertaking junction capacity assessments.
4. Providing technical input into projects and managing smaller development proposals.
5. Contributing to masterplan and junction designs.
6. Attending and contributing to design team and client meetings.

Requirements:

• A degree in a relevant field.
• Thorough understanding of transport planning principles.
• Excellent presentation and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Experience developing and running traffic models using Junctions software.
• Understanding of highway design standards and guidance.
• Proficiency with relevant industry software such as TRICS and TEMPRO.

If interested in this role and seeking further information before applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

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