V.I.E Bid Network Planner (M/F)

Transdev; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Transdev is seeking a VIE Bid Network Planner (M/F) based in Manchester to build, schedule and optimise bus services across the network for offensive tenders in UK franchises. You will work with the bid, commercial, finance and operations teams to deliver a compelling tender and understand the network first-hand on the ground.

The role requires a graduate in transport or related field with experience in transport planning or bus operations, and a strong ability to handle large data sets while

Qualifications

• Graduate from university or business school with a focus on transport/operations
• Experience in transport planning or bus operations is preferred
• Proficiency with HASTUS or willingness to learn quickly
• Strong analytical and data handling skills

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise bus schedules on HASTUS for offensive tenders in UK bus franchises, including timetables, vehicle blocks, and driver duties
• Design and apply scheduling rules complying with working time regulations, collective agreements, and company policies
• Analyse run times, punctuality and performance data to identify scheduling improvements
• Run scenario modelling to test service changes and feed metrics and driver establishment figures into the financial workstream
• Contribute to tender submissions by documenting scheduling methodology clearly for the client
• Collaborate with finance, operations and commercial teams to deliver a coherent, winning bid and understand the network firsthand

Skills

HASTUS knowledge

Excel skills

Data handling

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Fluent English

Team player

Autonomous

Resilient under pressure

Education

Transport specialization

Tools

HASTUS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join us as a V.I.E Bid Network Planner (M/F)

Transdevis Hiring a Bid Network Planner (VIE) – Manchester, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities

• Build and optimise bus schedules on HASTUS for offensive tenders in UK bus franchises, covering timetables, vehicle blocks, and driver duties.
• Design and apply scheduling rules that comply with working time regulations, collective agreements, and company policies, while minimising Peak Vehicle Requirement without compromising reliability.
• Analyse run times, punctuality, and operational performance data to challenge assumptions and identify concrete scheduling improvements.
• Run scenario modelling to test service changes, quantify operational impacts, and feed key metrics and driver establishment figures into the financial workstream.
• Contribute to the technical writing of tender submissions, documenting scheduling methodology in a clear and persuasive way for the client.
• Work hand in hand with the finance, operations, and commercial teams to deliver a coherent, winning bid, and go on the ground to understand the network first hand.

Qualifications

Your Profile

• Graduate from a university, engineering school, or business school, ideally with a specialisation in transport, industrial engineering, operations research, data, or supply chain.
• First experience (internship, apprenticeship, or 1 year) in transport planning, scheduling, network planning, or bus operations.
• Working knowledge of HASTUS – or a strong appetite to master it quickly – combined with advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfort handling large datasets.
• Sharp analytical mindset, structured problem-solving, and a genuine attention to detail when working with performance metrics and operational constraints.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, with the ability to explain complex scheduling concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, autonomous, resilient under pressure, and a real team player who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Your Destination

Based in Manchester, you will join Transdev UK's Business Development team and report directly to the Bid & Performance Director. Your main role: plan, schedule and optimise bus services across the network to win offensive tenders in UK bus franchises. You will work closely with the bid, commercial, finance and operations teams, and stay connected to the field to understand the network first hand.

This V.I.E assignment is for a duration of 12 months.

The Perks!

We support the development, work–life balance, and well‑being of our employees.

We foster a caring company culture that values diversity and enables everyone to thrive.

We empower our teams to make a positive societal impact by delivering sustainable mobility solutions.

We offer opportunities to build meaningful career experiences within an international Group rooted in local operations.