Transport Planner

We are working on behalf of a well-established and growing transport consultancy to recruit a Transport Planner to join their dynamic team in their new Manchester City centre office. This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant with early career experience to take the next step, working on high-profile development and infrastructure projects across the UK.

This role offers strong career progression, exposure to a wide variety of projects, and the chance to be part of a collaborative and supportive environment.

As a Transport Planner, you will play a key role in delivering transport planning solutions for development-led projects. You will be involved in both technical delivery and client-facing work, while also supporting junior team members and contributing to project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and related planning documentation
• Undertake traffic analysis, junction capacity modelling, and trip generation assessments
• Use industry tools such as TRICS, Junctions 11, and LINSIG
• Manage project tasks, timelines, and client deliverables
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct site visits and assist with data collection and analysis
• Contribute to reports, presentations, and client proposals

About You
We're looking for someone who is:

• A clear and confident communicator (written and verbal)
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and solution-focused
• A strong team player with the ability to take initiative
• Motivated to develop technically and professionally within transport planning

Technical Skills & Experience

• Around 2-3 years' experience in transport planning (consultancy preferred)
• Strong understanding of UK transport policy and planning processes
• Experience using tools such as TRICS, TEMPro, Junctions 11, LINSIG, and/or GIS
• Proven ability to produce high-quality technical reports
• Knowledge of sustainable transport, active travel, and decarbonisation
• Confidence in interpreting and presenting data and modelling outputs
• Commercial awareness and exposure to proposals or fee estimates

Desirable

• Working towards a professional qualification (e.g. CIHT, TPS)
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and client-facing roles

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects
• Support for professional development and chartership
• Flexible working and a collaborative team culture

If interested in this position, but perhaps would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

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