Senior Transport Planner
Posted a week ago by Penguin Recruitment
The Company
The Client, a leading international interdisciplinary practice of architects, designers, engineers, and urbanists, is looking for a Senior Transport Planner. The successful candidate will join the newly formed Transport Planning team in Manchester Office, and supporting projects across the North and North West!
The position of a Senior Transport Planner:
As a Senior Transport Planner, you'll play a pivotal role in our newly established Transport Planning team. You'll work closely with our civil engineering and urbanism teams on a diverse range of projects, from masterplanning to infrastructure design. Key responsibilities include conducting site appraisals, developing transport assessments, and fostering client relationships.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our transport planning capabilities while collaborating with talented professionals across disciplines.
Key Responsibilities as a Senior Transport Planner:
- Conduct site access appraisals and transport assessments
- Develop concept designs for highway schemes and junction improvements
- Mentor junior team members and foster their professional development
- Cultivate client relationships and contribute to business development efforts
- Prepare fee proposals and assist in securing new opportunities
- Monitor project resourcing and financial performance
Essential Requirements for the Senior Transport Planner:
- Proven experience in a Transport Planning consultancy
- Strong knowledge of transport planning policy, principles, and standards
- Relevant postgraduate experience and ideally pursuing Chartered status
- Proficiency in software such as Linsig and Junctions 9; experience with TRACC is advantageous
- Familiarity with local and national transport policy and guidance
Personal Skills:
- Highly motivated and dedicated to delivering high-quality outcomes
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Customer-focused with the ability to manage client expectations effectively
What is on Offer for the Senior Transport Planner Position:
- Opportunities for personal and professional development through training and mentorship programs
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package
- Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Stakeholder pension scheme, profit share scheme, and tax-efficient Smart Benefits
- Life insurance, private medical insurance, and health screening
- Interest-free season ticket loans and enhanced maternity/paternity provisions
- Regular social, sporting, and charitable activities
- Employee forums for idea-sharing and collaboration
- Contribute to meaningful projects that make a positive impact on communities.
Interested?
Application Instructions:
The hiring manager is looking to meet with a Senior Transport Planning candidates ASAP, so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Tamzin Warren-Vimpany on (phone number removed) or at (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website at (url removed).
This is a permanent role.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- TWV 1154_1713281792
- Job ID:
- 221483304
- Applications:
- Less than 10
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