Transport Planner in Manchester)

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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.

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Job Description:

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.

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Posted: May 10th, 2026