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Transport Planner – Development Planning
Location: Manchester Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Working Pattern: Hybrid Sector: Transport Planning Consultancy
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planner to join a growing and highly regarded transport planning consultancy in Manchester.
The role will sit within an established Development Planning team, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, retail, education and mixed-use sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Transport Planner looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment, with exposure to a wide range of clients and projects across the North West.
The Role
As a Transport Planner, you will be involved in delivering development planning projects from initial feasibility through to planning submission and determination.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
- Supporting the preparation of Access Appraisals and Transport Planning Statements.
- Undertaking development-related transport analysis and assessment.
- Carrying out junction capacity modelling using software such as Junctions 9 and/or LinSig.
- Using TRICS and TEMPro to support transport assessments and forecasting.
- Assisting with access and highway design, including Swept Path Analysis.
- Supporting the development of transport strategies for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
- Liaising with clients, Local Authorities, Highways Officers and other project stakeholders.
- Attending meetings and contributing to project discussions.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business.
- Managing your own workload across multiple projects and deadlines.
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About You
The ideal candidate will have experience within development planning and be keen to continue developing their technical and consultancy skills.
You will ideally have:
- Around 2+ years' experience within Transport Planning.
- Experience working within a consultancy environment.
- Strong development planning experience.
- Experience producing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
- Knowledge of TRICS and TEMPro.
- Experience with Junctions 9, ARCADY, PICADY and/or LinSig.
- An understanding of the UK planning and development process.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- A commercially aware and client-focused approach.
- A relevant degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Mathematics or a related discipline would be advantageous.
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What's On Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Hybrid working with a Manchester-based team.
- Varied portfolio of development planning projects.
- Opportunity to work with a range of private and public sector clients.
- Structured training and professional development.
- Support towards TPS PDS / MRTPI / professional accreditation, where applicable.
- Clear progression opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Strong work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.
- Regular social and team activities.
The Opportunity
If you're a Transport Planner with development planning experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Manchester, this could be an excellent chance to join a growing consultancy, work on high-profile projects and develop your career within an experienced team.
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