Senior / Principal Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Senior/Principal Transport Planner in Manchester, where your expertise will shape the future of transport planning. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile development projects while leading a talented team. You'll prepare vital transport documents, manage client relationships, and contribute to innovative designs. With a commitment to your professional growth and a hybrid working model, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the community and advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Exceptional Benefits Package

Hybrid Working

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Transport Planner within a consultancy.
• Working towards professional accreditation in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Statements, Assessments, and Travel Plans.
• Lead project tasks and manage client interactions effectively.

Skills

Transport Planning

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Client Interaction

Quality Assurance

Education

Relevant Degree

Professional Accreditation

Tools

AutoCAD

JUNCTIONS

LinSig

Job description

Job Description

Senior / Principal Transport Planner

Location: Manchester

Salary: £50k-£60k DOE plus benefits

Are you passionate about transport planning and making a positive impact on our communities? Do you possess commercial awareness, including project financials? If you are a senior or principal level transport planner, or someone performing at this level but not able to progress to senior in your current role, we want to hear from you!

Our client is looking for a skilled Transport Planner to join their Manchester Transport Planning team. They have a long-standing reputation for stability and expertise, working on some of the most dynamic and high-profile development projects across Manchester and the North West.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Work: Prepare Transport Statements, Assessments, Travel Plans, and transport sections of Environmental Statements.
2. Project Leadership: Take the lead in managing tasks and projects, ensuring seamless communication within the team.
3. Client Interaction: Act as the company's representative in meetings with clients, planners, architects, and contractors.
4. Design Input: Contribute to site access designs and masterplans, considering all transport modes.
5. Quality Assurance: Adhere to the company's Quality Management System (QMS) on all projects.
6. Resource Management: Efficiently manage project resources to meet deadlines and client expectations.
7. Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and support to Transport Planners and Graduates, fostering their growth.

About You

• Holds a relevant degree (or equivalent) and is working toward professional accreditation.
• Has substantial experience as a Transport Planner, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Is adept at managing multiple client expectations and participating in project meetings.
• Possesses strong analytical skills, with the ability to work with datasets and use junction modelling software such as JUNCTIONS and LinSig (or equivalent).
• Has knowledge of current design standards, can lead design reviews, and carry out basic design tasks using AutoCAD (or similar software).
• Most importantly, can make decisions with integrity, values teamwork, and shares in the group's successes.

The firm offers an exceptional benefits package, hybrid working, and a commitment to your career progression. To be considered, please send your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting.