Senior Transport & Development Planning Consultant

Overview

Mott Mac Donald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across global industries, delivering exciting work that defines our future and makes a societal impact. We are an employee-owned business that aims to empower, include, and value everyone. This role sits within our Transport Planning team and offers opportunities for skill development and professional progression.

Location/s:
Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool; UK

Overview of the role:
We are expanding our transport planning team in the North West and North East of the UK and are seeking a Transport / Senior Transport Planner with a background in development planning and transport engineering. You will work on high-profile projects for private and public sector clients and support internal project managers and external clients across the UK. The role is challenging and varied, with opportunities for skill development and professional qualifications.

• Work as part of a team to assess the impacts of developments and develop appropriate mitigation
• Develop and commission transport-related surveys
• Technically analyse transport data, draw conclusions, and present findings
• Scope and produce Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Construction Traffic Management Plans, Servicing and Delivery Plans, EIA Traffic and Transport Chapters, and related documentation
• Provide technical advice on feasibility proposals for developments
• Develop mitigation measures, transport engineering solutions, and highway designs through feasibility and concept stages
• Attend meetings with clients and stakeholders
• Assist in the preparation of tender documentation and proposals for future work
• Post-implementation evaluation of projects

Essential

• A genuine interest in development-related transport planning, traffic management and highway engineering, with a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
• Experience of undertaking Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Construction Traffic Management Plans, Servicing and Delivery Plans, EIA Traffic and Transport Chapters and similar documentation
• Experience with transport planning software packages such as TRANSYT, Lin Sig, ARCADY, PICADY (JUNCTIONS
  8), TRICS and TEMPRO
• Understanding of feasibility, concept and preliminary highway design to standards such as DMRB and Manual for Streets
• Strong numeracy and literacy with the ability to produce clear written and verbal communication
• Practical problem-solving ability and the ability to work independently or in a team

Desirable

• Private sector background with experience supporting Local Authority and Public Sector projects
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or MXRoad and vehicle tracking packages
• Experience managing elements of projects, including internal project delivery
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and clients, including leaders
• Experience working in partnership with clients

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Agile working – We offer a hybrid working policy to support wellbeing, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion – We promote fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility – If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reaso

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
• Health cash plan to support everyday health costs
• Access to Peppy for menopause support
• Comprehensive wellbeing program for you and your family
• Salary flex to access a range of health benefits

Financial wellbeing

• Employer pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
• Life assurance up to 4x salary, with option to increase to 6x
• Income protection and return-to-work support
• Flexible benefits…