Principal Transport Planning Consultant / Associate Director

Matchtech; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Transport Planning Consultant to lead significant projects in a dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to shape your career while contributing to impactful transport planning initiatives. With a focus on flexible working arrangements, you will manage complex assessments, engage with clients, and provide expert input at planning inquiries. Join a talented team in South Manchester and enjoy benefits like generous leave, pension contributions, and opportunities for professional development. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

30 days paid leave

Pension contributions

Flexible working

Paid annual professional membership

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Transport Planning required.
• High standard of writing skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage larger scale Transport Planning projects and prepare complex assessments.
• Act as Expert Witness at Planning Inquiries and input into Planning Appeals.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Presentation Skills

Junction Modelling

Highway Design Standards

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Geography Degree

Transport Planning Degree

Tools

Junctions10

LinSig

Job description

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.'

Ideally a minimum 5 years' experience is required for this role with the successful candidate being able to bring the following to the role:

• 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

In addition to a competitive salary, a number of additional benefits will be discussed in detail with all prospective candidates, including but not limited to:

• 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.