Who We Are 

Curtins are proudly independent and employee-owned and are known for being responsive, reliable, and for giving good-quality advice at the right time.  We take pride in the positive impact we make on the world around us and have delivered practical and innovative solutions for over 60 years, building a better future for everyone.

Joining Curtins means more than just being involved in project delivery – it means becoming part of a warm and welcoming team where your skills can evolve, your career is nurtured, and we work together to create a lasting legacy.

The Role

We’re inviting applications for a Senior Transport Planner to join the Manchester Transport Planning team. We’re a long-established and stable team working on some of the most significant and exciting development projects across Manchester and the North West.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Technical. Prepare Transport Statements and Assessments, Travel Plans, and transport chapters of Environmental Statements.
• Lead Projects: Manage various tasks and projects and ensure effective communication with the team.
• Client Engagement: Represent the company at meetings with clients, planners, architects, and contractors.
• Design Development: Provide input to site access designs and masterplans, considering all modes of transport.
• Quality Management: Follow the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) processes on all projects.
• Resource Management: Manage project resources efficiently.
• Training and Development: Provide technical support and training to Transport Planners and Graduates.

The ideal person will:

• Hold a relevant degree (or equivalent) and be actively working towards a professional qualification
• Have significant experience as a Transport planner, ideally in a similar consultancy environment
• Be comfortable managing multiple client expectations and contributing to project meetings.
• Be commercially aware and have some understanding of project finances
• Be numerate, able to analyse datasets and use junction modelling software such as JUNCTIONS and LinSig (or equivalent)
• Have an appreciation of current design standards, be able to lead design reviews and undertake basic design work using AutoCAD (or Equivalent)

Above all, the right fit will be guided by what is right when making decisions, who recognises the contribution of others and shares their successes. Someone who is kind, conscientious, and proud of their work and the legacy our profession leaves for everyone.

The Extras 

• Industry-leading benefits - Including 5* Holiday Lodges!
• Award-winning training and development programmes 
• Take a look at our Careers page to find out more about our structured training programmes and Employee Extras.
• We are an Investors in People - Platinum accredited company, a standard currently held by fewer than 1% of IIP-accredited organisations! 
• To find out more about us check out Curtins' News & Views.
  

We value diversity and respect all differences in people.

If you have any questions, would like to discuss any adjustments to the application process or would just like some more information, please contact us using the chat function 💬 or email 📧 Recruitment@curtins.com

If you are passionate about transport planning and eager to make a significant impact in the Manchester property scene, we would love to hear from you!

We invite enthusiastic individuals who share our values of Being human, Integrity, Impact and Curiosity to apply to join us.

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