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Transport Plannner
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Transport Planner (Development Planning)
Location: Wilmslow
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and capable Transport Planner to join our Development Planning team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, education, healthcare, and employment developments, supporting clients through all stages of the planning process.
Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will prepare transport planning assessments, provide technical advice, and help deliver successful planning outcomes for a wide range of projects across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans for planning applications.
- Undertake transport analysis and junction capacity assessments using industry-standard software.
- Analyse traffic, travel behaviour, and accessibility data to support development proposals.
- Assist in the preparation of development planning strategies and technical reports.
- Liaise with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary project teams throughout project delivery.
- Attend client meetings, design team meetings, and discussions with local planning and highway authorities.
- Manage your workload to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Support the preparation of fee proposals and contribute to business development opportunities where appropriate.
- Keep up to date with relevant planning policy, transport guidance, and industry best practice.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues while continuing to develop your technical and professional skills.
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About You
The successful candidate will have:
- A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Planning, or a related discipline.
- Approximately 2–5 years' experience in transport planning, preferably within a development planning consultancy.
- Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans.
- A good understanding of the UK planning system and relevant transport planning guidance.
- Experience using industry-standard transport planning software such as Junctions (PICADY, ARCADY, and LinSig), TRICS, and TEMPro.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise technical reports.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive, client-focused approach and a willingness to take ownership of project tasks.
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Desirable Skills
- Experience using GIS software.
- Knowledge of sustainable transport, active travel, and accessibility planning.
- Experience contributing to planning appeals or public consultation exercises.
- Working towards or holding membership of a relevant professional institution, such as CIHT or TPS.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Support for professional development and progression towards chartership.
- Opportunities to work on a wide variety of high-quality development planning projects.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- Pension scheme, annual leave, and additional employee benefits.
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