Traffic​/Transport Planning Associate​/Lead

Traffic / Transport Planning Associate / Lead 📍 Wakefield
I’m currently supporting a well-established, design-led Transport & Infrastructure consultancy in Manchester that is looking to appoint a senior Traffic / Transport Planning professional as part of planned growth.
This is a genuine expansion hire, offering the opportunity to step into a visible, client-facing leadership role within a growing regional team.

The Role You will take a lead role in delivering and overseeing:

Transport Assessments & Transport Statements
Traffic engineering schemes and highway design
S278 / S38 schemes
Junction design and development-led infrastructure projects
Technical review and quality assurance
Client liaison and stakeholder engagement
Mentoring junior engineers / planners
You will play a key part in shaping project delivery standards and contributing to the continued growth of the Manchester team.
About You We’re keen to speak with professionals who have:

8–15+ years’ experience in Traffic Engineering / Transport Planning
Strong local authority and private development experience
Experience leading projects and mentoring others
Exposure to NEC contracts or framework environments (desirable)
Chartered status (or working towards) preferred
What’s on Offer

Clear pathway towards Associate / Director level
Opportunity to influence regional growth
Strong pipeline of development and infrastructure projects
Competitive salary and benefits package