Transport Planner

Vivid Resourcing; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

TPS PDS / MRTPI support

Clear progression

Team social events

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing is seeking a Transport Planner to join their development planning team in Manchester. The role focuses on delivering Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects with a strong client-facing and collaborative approach.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in transport planning within a consultancy, experience with TRICS/TEMPro, and proficiency in Junctions 9/ARCADY/PICADY/LinSig.

Qualifications

• Experience in development planning within a consultancy environment.
• Proven ability to produce Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Knowledge of Junctions 9, ARCADY, PICADY and LinSig.
• Understanding of UK planning and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver development planning projects from feasibility to planning submission and determination.
• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Undertake development-related transport analysis and assessments.
• Liaise with clients and Local Authorities; manage multiple projects.

Skills

Development planning

Consultancy experience

Traffic analysis

Stakeholder liaison

Project management

Education

Degree in Transport Planning / Civil Engineering / Geography

Tools

Junctions 9

ARCADY

PICADY

LinSig

TRICS

TEMPro

Job description

Transport Planner – Development Planning

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Sector: Transport Planning Consultancy

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planner to join a growing and highly regarded transport planning consultancy in Manchester.

The role will sit within an established Development Planning team, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, retail, education and mixed-use sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Transport Planner looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment, with exposure to a wide range of clients and projects across the North West.

The Role

As a Transport Planner, you will be involved in delivering development planning projects from initial feasibility through to planning submission and determination.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Supporting the preparation of Access Appraisals and Transport Planning Statements.
• Undertaking development-related transport analysis and assessment.
• Carrying out junction capacity modelling using software such as Junctions 9 and/or LinSig.
• Using TRICS and TEMPro to support transport assessments and forecasting.
• Assisting with access and highway design, including Swept Path Analysis.
• Supporting the development of transport strategies for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Liaising with clients, Local Authorities, Highways Officers and other project stakeholders.
• Attending meetings and contributing to project discussions.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business.
• Managing your own workload across multiple projects and deadlines.

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience within development planning and be keen to continue developing their technical and consultancy skills.

You will ideally have:

• Around 2+ years' experience within Transport Planning.
• Experience working within a consultancy environment.
• Strong development planning experience.
• Experience producing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Knowledge of TRICS and TEMPro.
• Experience with Junctions 9, ARCADY, PICADY and/or LinSig.
• An understanding of the UK planning and development process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• A commercially aware and client-focused approach.
• A relevant degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Mathematics or a related discipline would be advantageous.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid working with a Manchester-based team.
• Varied portfolio of development planning projects.
• Opportunity to work with a range of private and public sector clients.
• Structured training and professional development.
• Support towards TPS PDS / MRTPI / professional accreditation, where applicable.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Strong work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.
• Regular social and team activities.

The Opportunity

If you're a Transport Planner with development planning experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Manchester, this could be an excellent chance to join a growing consultancy, work on high-profile projects and develop your career within an experienced team.