Manchester
£50,000-£60,000 DOE
Are you ready to step into an Associate Transport Planner role where you will shape major development projects across the Northwest while progressing your own career? My client is offering the opportunity to take ownership of schemes, influence strategy and play a key role in a growing Manchester team.
This Associate Transport Planner opportunity is ideal if you enjoy leading projects, managing clients and delivering high-quality development planning advice, while remaining technically involved.
My client is a respected transport planning consultancy with a strong reputation in development planning. Working across residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes, they support private and public sector clients nationwide. Their Manchester office is expanding, and this Associate Transport Planner role is central to that growth.
In this Associate Transport Planner role, you will be:
·Leading development planning projects from inception to completion
·Producing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
·Advising developers and land promoters on strategy
·Managing client relationships and attending design meetings
·Liaising with local authorities and stakeholders to secure approvals
·Mentoring junior team members
·Supporting business development in Manchester
As an Associate Transport Planner, you will have autonomy to manage projects while helping shape the team's direction.
To succeed in this Associate Transport Planner role, you will have:
·Strong experience in development planning transport consultancy
·Technical expertise in Transport Assessments and junction modelling
·Experience negotiating with local authorities
·Project management and client-facing skills
·Clear written and verbal communication abilities
Chartership or progression towards it would be beneficial but is not essential.
Salary is £50,000-£60,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
You will also benefit from:
·Hybrid working
·Competitive annual leave
·Pension contribution
·Professional membership support
·Clear progression towards senior leadership
Based in Manchester, you will work in a flexible hybrid pattern. You will have genuine progression opportunities, with a clear route towards Director-level responsibility as the office grows. My client actively supports long-term professional development.
If you are looking to progress your career as an Associate Transport Planner in Manchester, please get in touch to discuss and submit your CV.
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year