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 masterplanning 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.

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)