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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