Senior Transport Planner

Salem Area Chamber of Commerce; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join their innovative team in Chelmsford. This role offers the chance to engage in impactful projects that shape policy and inform infrastructure decisions across the UK public sector and beyond. As a Senior Transport Planner, you will provide key technical input and critical analysis, while also leading your own projects and delivering high-quality outcomes. If you are a strategic thinker with a strong background in data analysis and transport planning, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

5 weeks’ leave plus 2-week unpaid summer shutdown

Matched pension contributions

Death in service benefits

Paid professional membership

Travel opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in data analysis, systems analysis, or transport planning.
• Degree-level education and strong mathematical background required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project challenges and ensure successful delivery of outcomes.
• Review legislation and develop innovative policy options.

Skills

Data Analysis

Systems Analysis

Transport Planning

Project Management

Mathematical Skills

Policy Analysis

Education

Degree-level education

A-level Mathematics

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Analytical Tools

Job description

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

Desirable Characteristics:

• 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
• Death in service benefits
• 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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