Senior Transport Planner

Talent Finder Jobs; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established consultancy is on the lookout for a Senior Transport Planner to join their dynamic team in Chelmsford. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful projects that shape public policy and infrastructure decisions across the UK and beyond. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset, with a proven track record in data analysis and transport planning. You will lead projects, navigate complex datasets, and present compelling recommendations to senior stakeholders. If you are passionate about making a difference in the transport sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Benefits

5 weeks’ leave plus 2-week unpaid summer shutdown

Matched pension contributions

Paid professional membership

Travel opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in data analysis or transport planning required.
• Strong mathematical background and degree-level education needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute project challenges, ensuring successful delivery.
• Review legislation to develop innovative policy options.

Skills

Data Analysis

Systems Analysis

Transport Planning

Policy Preparation

Mathematical Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Degree-level education

A-level Mathematics

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Analytical Tools

Job description

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Senior Transport Planner | Chelmsford | Full Time / Part time | £35-45k per annum

Galle Saliman, a consultancy advising local, regional and national governments, is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join their team in Chelmsford. With a reputation for innovative thinking, versatile analysis and a collaborative approach, Galle Saliman works with senior officers, politicians and ministers to shape policy and inform infrastructure decisions. The role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in impactful projects across the UK public sector and overseas.

The Senior Transport Planner will provide key technical input, data modelling and critical analysis of policy, process and legislation for a variety of projects. Initially, you will support established staff but are expected to demonstrate the ability to lead your own projects, resolve complex issues and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Examples of recent projects include:

• Process mapping and redesigning a legislative process, consulting with providers and facilitating workshops to reach a consensus on a new model
• Developing principles for bus network revisions that balance social equity and commercial goals
• Designing and delivering an accessible app for front-line staff, providing guidance, decision tools and educational content
• Generating evidence to evaluate the impacts of pedestrianisation on a main street, overcoming resistance and presenting findings in a clear, credible manner
• Modelling parking facilities to inform a city-wide parking estate plan and financial strategy

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, capable of navigating complexity and skilled at finding opportunities within data. You must possess the ability to ask the right questions, critique information and present compelling evidence to support well-reasoned recommendations.

Role Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in systems analysis, data analysis, management consultancy, or transport planning
• Degree-level education or equivalent from a leading academic institution
• A strong mathematical background (minimum C grade in mathematics at A-level or equivalent)
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Excellent written and spoken English, with an eye for detail and complexity
• Some travel, including overnight and overseas
• Experience in policy preparation or economic analysis
• Competence in coding and using analytical tools
• Working towards chartership
• Strong track record in providing analytical assessments and evaluations

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute project challenges, ensuring successful delivery
• Assimilate complex, sometimes contradictory, datasets to establish a clear understanding of current situations
• Review legislation and political debates to develop innovative policy options
• Design and implement robust processes for data analysis to produce meaningful recommendations
• Present clear, well-supported reports, navigating complex evidence to reach preferred solutions
• Handle sensitive information with discretion, adhering to data protection protocols

Benefits:

• 5 weeks’ leave plus a 2-week unpaid summer shutdown
• Matched pension contributions
• Paid professional membership
• Travel opportunities and support for presentations and development
• Competitive salary, pension and flexible working options

If you are ready to start your career at Galle Saliman, then click APPLY now! We can’t wait to hear from you!

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Supply Chain, Other, and Consulting

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Business Consulting and Services, and Travel Arrangements