Principal Transport Planner - Manchester

Lead the future of transport planning in Greater Manchester.

At BakerHicks, we're delivering some of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure and development projects. As we expand our Transport Planning team, we’re looking for a Principal Transport Planner with strong local planning experience to take the lead on sustainable, high-profile schemes across the region.

You’ll drive forward transport strategies from concept to delivery, mentor a growing team, and work closely with local authorities, developers, and multi-disciplinary teams to shape projects that matter.

What you'll do:

• Lead and deliver transport planning projects across Greater Manchester
• Provide strategic input on local plans, transport assessments, and sustainable travel
• Manage and mentor junior transport planners
• Produce robust technical outputs (TAs, Travel Plans, CTMPs, EIA inputs)
• Build strong relationships with local stakeholders and planning authorities
• Contribute to business development and grow our regional presence

What we're looking for:

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Chartered or working towards (CIHT, TPS, ICE)
• Strong knowledge of Greater Manchester transport planning policy and process
• Proven project leadership and stakeholder engagement experience
• Familiarity with GIS, CAD, Adobe tools, and experience in Active Travel, LCWIPs, and Public Realm projects is a bonus

Why join us?

• Lead regionally significant projects that shape Manchester’s future
• Be part of a growing, collaborative team with room to lead and grow
• Work with a respected, multi-disciplinary consultancy known for sustainable design
• Make a real impact in a role that values local insight, autonomy, and innovation

Bring your local knowledge. Make your mark.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

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About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.