Curtins

Transport Planner

Job Description

At Curtins we deliver solutions that enrich the communities we serve.  As we are proudly independent and always will be, our people are empowered to do the right thing and help each other become the best version of themselves. We do this because the world we all live in and the legacy we leave matters.

We are looking for a transport planner to join our Transport Planning team in Manchester or Liverpool. We’re a friendly team of 12 professionals with a mix of skills across transport and development planning. The office is centrally located within the city centre and includes other Curtins teams as part of a larger multi-disciplinary office.

Our work typically includes the preparation of transport reports, plans and drawings to support planning applications, namely Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and transport chapters of Environmental Statements.

This involves a broad range of tasks including:

·         Development planning and design

·         Feasibility studies

·         Sustainable transport strategies

·         Data analysis

·         Traffic modelling and highway design.

We’re involved in a wide variety of projects and land uses, from landmark residential and commercial developments in the city centre, to hospital masterplans and new schools and colleges. We typically work with planners, architects and other professionals as part of multi-disciplinary project teams.

Essential requirements for this role include:

·         Degree in relevant subject (or equivalent)

·         Development planning and design experience

·         Competent user of AutoCAD

MSc in Transport planning or another relevant subject would be desirable

About us

Curtins are an award winning, leading consultancy working within the built environment. We have 14 offices across the UK and Ireland, 350+ employees and are an Employee-Owned Trust, this means we are proudly independent and always will be. Our employees have direct influence in how their company is run and can be proud of their purpose and legacy we leave.

Further information about us and our work can be found on our website www.curtins.com

We have extensive benefits which include, but are not limited to:

•       People focused culture and shared purpose

•       Curtins is a proudly independent company

•       Award winning L&D team who champion development

•       25 days holidays + ‘birthday holiday’ and option to purchase additional holidays

•       7% company pension contribution

•       Hybrid working policy

•       Health cash plan

•       Workplace nursey scheme

•       Enjoy technology

•       Employee wellness program

•       Competitive salary and annual reviews

•       Life assurance and long-term illness protection

•       Enhanced maternity package

•       Holidays at our company lodges (we have 4 across the UK)

•       Cycle to work scheme, bike storage & onsite changing facilities

•       Curtins awards, walking weekends and away days

We invite enthusiastic individuals who share in our values of teamwork, client focus, integrity, and quality to apply to join us.

We value diversity and respect all differences in all people and aspire to provide a working environment that reflects the communities, towns, and cities we serve, our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard, and they help build our future.

How to Apply

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@curtins.com.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustments to the application process please contact hr@curtins.com we would be happy to discuss ways we can make the process more suitable to your needs.