Principal Transport Planner

Senior Consultant Transport Planner

Location:

Manchester
Salary:  £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
Type:  Full-Time | Permanent

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30
Working:  Hybrid & flexible working available

Senior Consultant Transport Planner - Manchester

We are currently seeking an experienced  Senior Consultant Transport Planner  to join one of the UK's largest independent transport planning consultancies in its  Manchester office .

This is an excellent opportunity for a development planning specialist looking to take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships and play an active role in the development of junior team members.

The Role

You'll work across a range of  development planning and transport consultancy projects , providing technical advice from initial planning and site promotion through to project delivery.

Lead the preparation of  Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Access Appraisals and Environmental Statement chapters .
Support the promotion of development sites through the  Local Plan process .
Oversee data analysis, multi-modal trip generation forecasting, scenario testing and accessibility assessments.
Undertake and review junction capacity modelling using tools such as  Junctions and Lin Sig .
Develop sustainable transport strategies and provide transport input into  master planning and highway design .
Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing clear and commercially focused technical advice.
Lead engagement with local authorities and stakeholders, including meetings, negotiations and consultation responses.
Manage project programmes, resources, budgets and deadlines.
Review technical work and provide quality assurance across projects.
Mentor and support junior transport planners.

What We're Looking For

Significant experience in  development-related transport planning .
Strong understanding of planning policy and guidance, including  NPPF, PPG, Local Transport Plans, Manual for Streets and LTN 1/20 .
Proven project management experience, including budgets, programmes and client relationships.
Strong technical and analytical skills, including  Excel, Junctions, Lin Sig and the DfT Connectivity Tool .
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Experience reviewing technical work and supporting less-experienced colleagues.
A proactive and commercially aware approach.
Chartered status ( CTPP ) or working towards chartership with  CIHT, TPS, ICE, CILT  or similar is desirable.

Experience with  GIS, VISSIM, Paramics, SATURN or expert witness work  would also be advantageous.

Why Apply?

Join one of the UK's  largest independent transport planning consultancies .
Work within an established and growing  Manchester team .
Take ownership of interesting development planning projects.
Strong exposure to  clients, local authorities and project teams .
Opportunity to mentor junior staff and develop your project leadership skills.
Hybrid and flexible working.
£40,000-£45,000 salary , depending on experience.
25 days holiday + bank holidays , increasing to 30 days with long service.
5% employer pension contribution , increasing to 15% with long service.
Discretionary biannual bonus  based on individual and company performance.
Payment of  two professional subscriptions .
Private Medical Insurance.
Critical Illness cover.
Life Assurance at  3x salary .
Ongoing professional development and training.
If you're an experienced  Development Planning Transport Planner  looking for a Senior Consultant position in Manchester with strong project ownership and progression opportunities, apply directly or contact  Michael Finch at Aldwych Consulting on

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
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