Senior Network Planning Manager

First Bus; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in the UK seeks a Network Planning Manager to oversee the optimization of bus routes and manage local network planning teams. This role involves leading strategic network development, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in network planning or transport operations and demonstrate strong commercial acumen. The company offers a range of benefits including health support, discounted travel, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Health cash back benefits

Discounted train travel

Free bus pass

Cycle to work scheme

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network planning or transport operations.
• Strong commercial acumen and cost/benefit analysis skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize bus routes and timetables using planning software.
• Lead tactical service change delivery.
• Support strategic planning activities with local insight.
• Provide local modeling for forecasting and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Engage with local stakeholders actively.

Skills

Network planning experience

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

High-pressure environment

Tools

Prospective

Optibus

Advanced IT literacy

Job description

A leading transport company in the UK seeks a Network Planning Manager to oversee the optimization of bus routes and manage local network planning teams. This role involves leading strategic network development, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in network planning or transport operations and demonstrate strong commercial acumen. The company offers a range of benefits including health support, discounted travel, and flexible working arrangements.