Senior Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner - Development Planning Manchester The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join our Development Planning team. This is an opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of development-led transport projects, providing strategic and technical transport advice from early-stage feasibility and pre-application through to planning submission and determination. You will work closely with clients, local authorities, architects, planners and other technical consultants, taking responsibility for your own projects while supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team. Key Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning projects associated with residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Provide transport and highways advice throughout the planning process.
• Undertake and review trip generation, distribution and junction capacity assessments.
• Develop sustainable transport, accessibility and site access strategies.
• Liaise with Local Planning and Highway Authorities, clients and other project stakeholders.
• Attend client, design team and authority meetings.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and technical deliverables.
• Provide technical input into planning applications, appeals and pre-application submissions.
• Review development layouts and provide advice on highway access, parking, servicing and sustainable transport provision.
• Coordinate transport inputs with wider planning, engineering and environmental disciplines.
• Support business development through fee proposals, client relationships and new opportunities.
• Mentor and provide technical support to junior transport planners. About You We are looking for someone with:
• Proven experience in development planning / transport consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning and development process.
• Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Good understanding of sustainable transport and highway access principles.
• Experience working with Local Highway Authorities and Planning Authorities.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• A commercially aware and proactive approach. Desirable Experience
• Experience with TRICS, LinSig, Junctions 10 or similar software.
• Experience with major residential or strategic development schemes.
• Knowledge of S106 and S278 processes.
• Experience supporting planning appeals or public inquiries.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with CIHT, ICE or a relevant professional body.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff. What We Offer
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Structured career progression.
• Support towards professional qualifications and chartership.
• Technical training and continued professional development.
• Exposure to a diverse range of development planning projects.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to take ownership of projects and develop client relationships. Career Opportunity This role would suit an experienced Transport Planner looking to take the next step in their career, with the opportunity to develop further into an Associate-level position through increased project, client and team responsibility.