Senior Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner
We are working on behalf of a well-established and growing transport planning consultancy to recruit a Senior Transport Planner for their Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport planner looking to take on greater project responsibility while playing a key role in a collaborative and ambitious team.

The Opportunity
The successful candidate will lead the delivery of a range of development-led and public sector transport planning projects across the UK. You will be trusted with technical oversight, client management, and mentoring junior staff, while also contributing to the continued growth of the Manchester team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering transport planning projects from feasibility through to planning approval
• Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and supporting technical notes
• Advising clients on highways, access, parking, and sustainable transport solutions
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, local authorities, and project stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior transport planners
• Contributing to business development and proposal preparation

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related subject
• Strong UK transport planning experience, ideally within a consultancy environment
• Proven experience of development-led transport planning
• Good working knowledge of the UK planning process and local authority engagement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Chartered status or progress towards chartership (CIHT, TPS or similar) is advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive Salary
• EOT Share tax free bonus scheme
• Performance bonus scheme
• Senior-level role with genuine autonomy and progression
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Varied project portfolio across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments
• Supportive team environment with mentoring and professional development

If interested in this position, but would like to find out more before formally applying please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

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