Transport Planning Consultant. LilyLifestyle

Job Title:
Transport Planning Consultant

Location:
Wilmslow

A well-established transport planning consultancy is looking for a Transport Planning Consultant with around 1-3 years' experience to join its growing development planning team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of a broad range of projects across the UK.

• Obtaining, analysing, and interpreting transport and traffic data from external sources
• Assessing development sites for accessibility by various transport modes
• Preparing Technical Notes, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and environmental reporting documentation
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments
• Carrying out site visits and contributing to master planning and junction design work
• Assisting with the design of highway improvement schemes
• Managing smaller projects with support and ongoing training where required

Applicants should ideally have:

• Approximately 1-3 years' relevant experience in transport planning or a related field
• A degree in transport planning, civil engineering, geography, or a similar discipline
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Good technical writing and presentation abilities
• The ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
• A positive and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn

This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects across a variety of sectors, including developments contributing to sustainability and net zero objectives.

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Mentoring from senior technical professionals
• Pension contributions and private healthcare
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Employee ownership benefits, including potential tax‑free bonuses
• Supportive and collaborative working culture with a flat management structure
• Regular social and team events
• The organisation promotes a healthy work‑life balance and supports flexible working between home and regional office locations across the North West and North East of England