Eddisons Transport Planning & Design
Principal / Senior Transport Planner

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Job title: Principal / Senior Transport Planner
Location: Manchester
Working hours: Full time
About The Job
BTG Eddisons is one of the UK's leading property consultancies, employing more than 550 professionals across a nationwide network of 35 offices. We provide specialist expertise across property, planning, development, valuation, agency, consultancy and infrastructure services, helping clients deliver successful projects throughout the UK.
As our Transport Planning team continues to grow, we are looking to appoint either a Senior Transport Planner or Principal Transport Planner to play a key role in delivering high-quality transport planning advice across a diverse range of development projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and ambitious business where your expertise, commercial awareness and client-focused approach will help shape the future growth of our transport planning offering.
The role
You will lead and support the delivery of transport planning commissions for a broad client base, working closely with developers, landowners, local authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
- Managing development projects from inception through to planning determination
- Providing highways and transport advice to clients and internal teams
- Liaising with local authorities, National Highways and other stakeholders
- Undertaking junction capacity assessments and transport modelling
- Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor
- Supporting business development activities and identifying new opportunities
- Mentoring and developing junior team members
- Contributing to fee proposals, project management and financial performance
- For Principal-level candidates, leading projects, developing strategic client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the service line
About You
We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
Senior Transport Planner
- Relevant degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline
- Experience delivering transport planning projects within a consultancy environment
- Strong report-writing and analytical skills
- Good understanding of the UK planning system and transport policy
- Experience using industry-standard transport software
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Principal Transport Planner
In Addition To The Above:
- Significant consultancy experience leading complex development projects.
- Proven ability to manage clients and win repeat business.
- Experience mentoring and managing colleagues.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development.
- Chartered status or progression towards chartership would be advantageous.
Why join BTG Eddisons?
At BTG Eddisons, we combine national reach with local expertise, delivering specialist advice across a wide range of sectors including development, public sector, industrial, retail, leisure and commercial property. Our growth strategy and collaborative culture create genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Professional development and support towards chartership
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension scheme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Opportunity to work on a varied and high-profile project portfolio
- Clear career progression within a growing national consultancy
Click here to read how we support our employees with development opportunities and benefits packages
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Key Responsibilities Include:
- Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
- Managing development projects from inception through to planning determination
- Providing highways and transport advice to clients and internal teams
- Liaising with local authorities, National Highways and other stakeholders
- Undertaking junction capacity assessments and transport modelling
- Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor
- Supporting business development activities and identifying new opportunities
- Mentoring and developing junior team members
- Contributing to fee proposals, project management and financial performance
- For Principal-level candidates, leading projects, developing strategic client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the service line


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We Are Interested In Candidates Who Can Demonstrate:
Senior Transport Planner
- Relevant degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline
- Experience delivering transport planning projects within a consultancy environment
- Strong report-writing and analytical skills
- Good understanding of the UK planning system and transport policy
- Experience using industry-standard transport software
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Principal Transport Planner
In Addition To The Above:
- Significant consultancy experience leading complex development projects.
- Proven ability to manage clients and win repeat business.
- Experience mentoring and managing colleagues.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development.
- Chartered status or progression towards chartership would be advantageous.
Why join BTG Eddisons?
At BTG Eddisons, we combine national reach with local expertise, delivering specialist advice across a wide range of sectors including development, public sector, industrial, retail, leisure and commercial property. Our growth strategy and collaborative culture create genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Professional development and support towards chartership
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension scheme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Opportunity to work on a varied and high-profile project portfolio
- Clear career progression within a growing national consultancy
Click here to read how we support our employees with development opportunities and benefits packages
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