Transport Planner

Job Title:

Transport Planning Consultant

Location:

Wilmslow

The Role

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.

Key responsibilities include:

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

About You

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

What's on Offer

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

Benefits include:

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.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)