Principal Transport Planning Consultant / Associate Director

Matchtech; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in South Manchester is looking for an experienced Transport Planning Consultant. In this role, you will manage large-scale Transport Planning projects, prepare complex assessments, and engage with clients and authorities. The position offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to shape your career in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

30 days paid leave

Pension contributions

Flexible working

Paid annual professional membership

Qualifications

• Experienced in project management of larger scale Transport Planning projects.
• Strong writing skills for preparing complex Transport Assessments.
• Understanding of highway design standards and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage Transport Planning projects and prepare complex Transport Assessments.
• Support strategic site promotion and input for Planning Appeals.
• Attend meetings and public consultations to present data.

Skills

Project management

Transport planning

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or Transport Planning

Tools

Junctions10

LinSig

Job description

Overview

They're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part-time working, flexible hours, and hybrid/remote working.

"We're particularly keen to get across to prospective candidates that this role they really are able to make their own, and that the opportunity is there for the right person to be able to ultimately play a leading role in the company."

Responsibilities

• Project management of larger scale Transport Planning projects, including preparation of complex Transport Assessments and input into Environmental Statements;
• Preparation of evidence to support strategic/Local Plan site promotion;
• Preparation of evidence to input to Planning Appeals, including acting as Expert Witness at Planning Inquiries;
• An understanding of highway design standards and guidance, as well as transport related planning guidance;
• Input to junction design and undertaking swept path appraisals;
• Data analysis and junction modelling (Junctions10, LinSig etc.);
• Presentation skills, including attendance at client & Authority facing meetings as well as public consultation events;
• Project management of post-planning projects such as S38 & S278 works (engineering design experience is not essential);
• All applicants should ideally have a relevant degree such as Civil Engineering, Geography, or Transport Planning and a high standard of writing skills.

Remuneration & Benefits

• 30 days paid leave per annum (3 reserved for the Christmas period);
• Pension contributions;
• Flexible working including the opportunity to work from home;
• Paid annual professional membership/subscription.

If you are an experienced Transport Planning Consultant looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, and bring your expertise to a growing consultancy, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in South Manchester.