SENIOR TRANSPORT PLANNER

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable multi-disciplinary consultancy in Liverpool seeks a Senior Transport Planner to join their Transport Planning and Highways team. The role involves managing transport assessments and liaising with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience with highways design and transport consultancy, and be proficient in AutoCAD and GIS. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working options, and various perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Car allowance

Private health cover

Childcare discounts

Travel insurance

Renewable holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in developing transport assessments and travel plans.
• Knowledge of highway design principles is essential.
• Experience with TRICS and Junctions 9 required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare transport assessments, travel plans, and transport chapters.
• Conduct site visits and engage in client liaison.
• Mentor junior staff and support leadership in proposals.

Skills

Transport assessments

Highways design principles

AutoCAD

GIS software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

TRICS

Junctions 9

Education

Degree/HND in transport planning, civil engineering, or geography

Professional accreditation (MCIHT, MTPS, MCILT)

Job description

Job Description

Senior Transport Planner - Liverpool (Hybrid)

Salary: Excellent package

Overview

Are you a Chartered Transport Planner (or working towards) with good knowledge of highways design principles and experience in producing transport assessments for new commercial, industrial, or residential developments? If so, I am keen to speak with you.

I have an exciting opportunity with one of the UK’s largest and fastest-growing multi-disciplinary consultancies, renowned for their innovative approach and collaborative culture. They are looking for a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join their growing Transport Planning and Highways team, supporting a strong pipeline of varied work across the North of England.

This is a great opportunity with a reputable business that offers a challenging and rewarding career, working on diverse projects for clients across private and public sectors.

About the Role

You will work with a variety of clients, including housing and commercial developers, local authorities, highway authorities, architects, town planners, and other professionals. Your work will primarily involve development-related transport planning, including preparing transport assessments, travel plans, transport chapters for environmental impact assessments, and other reports. You will also mentor junior staff and stay updated with current practices and guidelines.

You will undertake site visits, attend meetings, and engage in client liaison, such as attending meetings and assisting with work proposals, with support from the leadership team.

About You

Our client seeks an ambitious individual with a genuine interest in transport consultancy. Ideally, you will demonstrate experience in developing transport assessments, travel plans, and transport study reports; knowledge of highway design principles; and proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS software. Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, experience with TRICS and Junctions 9, and an understanding of UK planning and transport processes are essential.

The qualities they value include drive, excellent communication skills, a methodical approach to problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

A degree or HND in transport planning, civil engineering, geography, or a related field. Professional accreditation such as MCIHT, MTPS, or MCILT is preferred.

Rewards

The company recognizes that their success is driven by their employees' expertise and dedication. They offer a collaborative, flexible environment that supports innovation and individual performance. Benefits include a competitive salary, contributory pension, car allowance, private health cover, and flexible benefits like childcare discounts, retail vouchers, travel insurance, and renewable holiday entitlement. They promote agile working to support work-life balance.