Transport Planner

Waterman Aspen; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport planning firm in Greater Manchester seeks an experienced Transport Planner. You will work on various projects, influencing decision-making and collaborating with clients. Responsibilities include reviewing engineering studies and development plans while producing detailed reports. A minimum of 10 years of experience in transport planning is required. The role offers a competitive salary, company car or allowance, health insurance, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice for additional benefits

Paid community volunteer day

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of transport planning experience.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or review engineering studies or specifications.
• Review information from traffic counting programs.
• Produce environmental documents, such as assessments or impact statements.
• Develop design ideas for improved transport infrastructure.

Skills

Current UK Experience

Preparation of engineering studies

Reviewing development plans

Knowledge of transportation regulations

Report preparation on transportation planning

Environmental documentation

Design ideas for transport infrastructure

Public engagement

Budget/finance control

Complex transportation design resolution

Job description

Overview

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Transport Planner will see you as a key member of the North West team and you can expect :

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Further exposure to the industry and it’s leaders
• Working within clients being able to influence and make decisions

Experience Required

• Essential : Current UK Experience within a public, private or third sector UK based client.
• Prepare or review engineering studies or specifications.
• Review and understand information from traffic counting programs.
• Review development plans for transportation system effects, infrastructure requirements, or compliance with applicable transportation regulations.
• Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning.
• Produce environmental documents, such as environmental assessments or environmental impact statements.
• Develop design ideas for new or improved transport infrastructure, such as junction improvements, active travel, bus facilities, and car parking areas.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Participate in public meetings or hearings to explain planning proposals, to gather feedback from those affected by projects;
• Involvement in the full project lifecycle, including budget / finance control.
• Collaborate with engineers to research and resolve complex transportation design issues.\
• Significant experience in transport planning experience (10+years)

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package :

• Company car or car allowance
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community