Transport for Greater Manchester

Transport Planner

Job Description

Your role

As a Transport Planner, you’ll work to gain insight and knowledge from large datasets and information sources, synthesizing and distilling that insight into compelling evidence that helps shape the future of our transport systems. You will be required to be flexible and to have an ability to be proactive when required. As part of the Modelling & Analysis team, you will become familiar with many of the forecasting and appraisal tools that are commonly used across the industry and will work closely with internal partners throughout TfGM.

This is hybrid role where you will be expected to work in the office 2 days per week.

About you

First and foremost, you will need to have an understanding and enthusiasm for the BEE Network mission in Greater Manchester: namely, to develop a fully integrated transport system for the region that makes travel easier.

Alongside an enthusiasm for our mission, you will also have knowledge of (and interest and enthusiasm for) transport in general and transport planning in particular. At the analyst level, we will provide all training and mentorship required for you to succeed in this role - your studies will have equipped you to hit the ground running. At the planner level, you will already have started your career journey in roles that allow you to demonstrate your skills and experience in one or more of the areas of transport forecasting, transport appraisal, economic appraisal and data science.

What we offer and where this career can take you

The successful candidate will get a thorough grounding in the forecasting and appraisal tools and techniques used by TfGM in the context of working in a busy transport planning and analysis department. For those interested in a career in this area, we can offer an unrivalled package that includes:

• Mentorship by an experienced management and leadership team
• The opportunity to build your career in a career graded position, with excellent learning and development opportunities that include progress towards professional accreditation.
• We frequently work with peers across the UK, including in academia. This role will give you the chance to develop your network of contacts across the local and national transport appraisal and forecasting community. 
• The chance for you to join a talented team with a real sense of purpose and a great team spirit.

How to Apply

Apply via this link - Assistant Transport Planner/Transport Planner (engageats.co.uk)