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Transport Planner
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Ron Hull Group have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Planner to join their team.
Location: Rotherham, S62 6EF
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About Us:
First formed in 1976 by the Group’s founder and owner Ronald Hull as a 6-acre site with a handful of employees, today there is not simply one business bearing the Ron Hull name, but a Group of Companies operating from 4 parallel licensed recycling sites in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. With over 200 staff covering 30 acres of factory premises, offices and Waste Transfer Station, the Ron Hull Group of Companies are an ever-expanding business in the Yorkshire region.
Transport Planner – The Role:
As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising transportation strategies and schedules to ensure timely, cost- effective, and sustainable movement of goods or people
Transport Planner – Key Responsibilities:
- Administration of lorry tachographs, vehicle insurance updates, tax changes, and OCRS score monitoring
- Purchase order processing, invoice authorisation, and liaison with company insurers
- Monitoring machinery and vehicle hours; arranging services, repairs, MOTs, oil samples, and maintaining all related reports and rectification records
- Handling skip and RoRo bookings via calls and emails; ensuring delivery documentation and vehicle checks (inside/out, Sat Nav, height measuring) are completed with photos
- Conducting quarterly driving licence checks and supporting general fleet compliance
Transport Planner – You:
- Previous experience in transport planning, fleet administration, or logistics coordination is preferred
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident communicator via phone and email
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- A proactive, solution-focused approach to logistics and compliance
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application Process:
The Ron Hull Group is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and skilled professional to our team.
To submit your application for this exciting Transport Planner opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.
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Transport Planner
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Transport Planner
Huddersfield
Up to 35,000 per annum
Full-time, permanent role
I currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to join a well-established, family-run general haulage business based in Huddersfield, operating curtainsiders and trailers nationwide.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in general haulage planning who enjoys working in a supportive environment with a strong focus on teamwork, communication, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and manage daily and weekly transport operations across the UK
Maximise fleet efficiency through effective outbound job and backload planning
Liaise with drivers, customers, and sub-contractors to ensure smooth operations
Use a well-established Transport Management System (TMS) to manage routes and documentation
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations
Essential Requirements
Previous experience in UK general haulage planning, ideally with curtainsiders and trailers
Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network
Excellent organisational and communication skills
The ability to work calmly under pressure and solve problems effectively
A positive, team-focused attitude
What's on Offer:
Competitive salary of 32,000 - 35,000 (dependent on experience)
Supportive, family-run environment where your contribution is valued
Established systems and good internal policies and procedures
Long-term stability and development within a respected & growing local business
Interested? Apply Now with an up to date CV to be considered for this exciting Transport Planner opportunity.
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WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Principal Transport Planner
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Principal Transport Planner
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join a well-established and award-winning engineering consultancy based in Leeds. This is an exciting role where you will play a pivotal part in shaping some of the most significant and innovative transport projects across the North of England. If you're looking to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
As a Senior or Principal Transport Planner, you will have the opportunity to:
·Lead projects from start to finish, ensuring effective communication with your team and clients.
·Prepare Transport Statements and Assessments, Travel Plans, and contribute to the transport chapters of Environmental Statements.
·Engage directly with clients, planners, architects, and contractors, representing the company in meetings and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
·Provide input to site access designs and masterplans, taking all modes of transport into consideration.
·Manage project resources efficiently, ensuring successful and timely project delivery.
·Mentor and develop junior team members, providing technical support and training to Transport Planners and Graduates.
This role offers you the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, where you can grow your skills and contribute to a team that's dedicated to creating a lasting legacy through innovative and sustainable transport planning solutions.
To succeed in this role, you will:
·Hold a relevant degree (or equivalent) and be working towards a professional qualification.
·Have significant experience as a Transport Planner, ideally within a consultancy environment.
·Be comfortable managing multiple client expectations and contributing to project meetings.
·Be commercially aware with an understanding of project finances.
·Have proficiency in junction modelling software (such as JUNCTIONS, LinSig, or equivalent).
·Be familiar with current design standards, able to lead design reviews, and contribute to design work using AutoCAD (or equivalent).
Above all, you'll be someone who understands the importance of making the right decisions, who values the contributions of others, and shares success across the team. If you're kind, conscientious, and take pride in your work, you'll be the perfect fit for this role.
In return, as a Senior or Principal Transport Planner, you'll enjoy:
·Industry-leading benefits.
·Award-winning training and development programmes to support your career growth.
·The chance to work with an Investors in People - Platinum accredited company, offering an environment that values and supports your development.
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Principal Transport Planner
Posted 8 days ago
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Principal Transport Planner
Posted 12 days ago
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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
**A little more about your role.**
We have an opportunity for a **Principal or Senior Transport Planner** to join our Mobility Planning Team. There is flexibility around the location of this role, with potential WSP home offices being our **Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester or Newcastle** offices. WSP's hybrid working policy will allow for a mix of in-office and home working.
In this role you will work alongside colleagues across the UK in the delivery of transport, traffic and related infrastructure projects, including major Development Consent Orders projects in the Energy and Industrial sectors across the UK. This is a varied role but responsibilities will include:
+ Undertaking Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Environmental Statement Transport Chapters, and Travel Plans, including playing a hands-on role in Client and Local Authority scoping discussions.
+ Lead technical discussions around accessibility of project / construction sites for a wide range of modes and articulate the impacts and mitigations required to support planning approvals.
+ Work in a multi-disciplinary environment and take a proactive approach in working with adjacent disciplines, such as noise and air quality, ecology, and highway teams
+ Take ownership of delegated tasks such as the preparation of fee estimates and proposals for review by Project Directors
+ Be flexible and upskill your knowledge to enable you to work across other transport workstreams such as comms and engagement, to support a sustainable and balanced workflow for the local team.
+ Work in a collaborative client/consultant environment and representing our values when delivering the work for our clients
+ Keep up-to-date with relevant standards and policies; raise WSP profile by networking, and attending conferences.
+ Responsible for ensuring your projects are delivered to budget, programme, and required technical standards.
+ Providing mentoring and or line management for our developing professionals.
To find out more about our Transport Planning business follow the link below to discover what awaits you at WSP: we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ Experience as lead author of Scoping Reports, Transport Assessments and Environmental Statement Transport Chapters
+ Experience of delivering a wide range of transport planning projects across a number of specialist areas such as development planning, the energy and industrial sectors, highway schemes, sustainable transport, active travel, junction design (priority, roundabout, signals) and knowledge of relevant standards
+ Experience in the preparation of Local Authority Transport Plans and Strategies would be beneficial, as would experience in undertaking transport feasibility studies, option assessment reports and providing inputs into transport related business cases;
+ Strong numerical, spatial, and analytical skills and excellent working knowledge of MS Office tools;
+ Ability to produce project reports, including technical documents to a high technical standard;
+ Ability to communicate technical arguments to technical and non-technical clients, and present outputs from studies to range of audiences;
+ Knowledge of current transport policy at sub-regional, regional and national level;
**Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.**
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
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**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._
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Senior Transport Planner
Posted 9 days ago
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Qualifications:
- Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in transport planning or a related field.
- Proficiency in transport modelling software (e.g., PTV Vissim, Paramics, TRIPS).
- Strong understanding of transport policy, legislation, and design standards.
- Experience in conducting Transport Assessments (TA) and Travel Plans.
- Excellent analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to manage projects and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of sustainable transport modes and strategies.
- Full UK driving licence.
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Senior Transport Planner
Posted 10 days ago
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- Prepare Transport Assessments (TAs), Transport Statements (TSs), and Travel Plans for development proposals.
- Undertake traffic modelling and analysis using software such as Junctions 9, ARCADY, PICADY, and VISUM/PTV Vissim.
- Advise clients on transport design requirements, site access, and mitigation strategies.
- Engage with statutory consultees, including Highways England/National Highways and Local Authority highway teams.
- Review development proposals for transport implications and provide recommendations.
- Manage projects, including resource allocation, budget control, and client liaison.
- Contribute to feasibility studies and outline transport strategies for new developments.
- Stay up-to-date with current transport planning policy, guidance, and best practices.
- Mentor and guide junior transport planners.
- Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in transport planning, preferably within a consultancy environment.
- Proficiency in transport modelling software and a good understanding of traffic engineering principles.
- Familiarity with UK transport planning policy and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Full UK driving licence is desirable.
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Senior Transport Planner
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Senior Transport Planner
Posted 18 days ago
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As a Senior Transport Planner, you will be responsible for managing and delivering complex transport planning assessments, including Transport Assessments (TA), Transport Statements (TS), Travel Plans, and junction modelling. You will liaise with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and ensure smooth project progression. Your duties will include undertaking site visits, collecting and analyzing traffic data, and developing proposals for highway improvements and sustainable transport solutions. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior members of the team and contributing to the technical quality of the department's output. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet demanding deadlines is essential.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in transport planning, civil engineering, geography, or a related discipline, coupled with significant practical experience. You should have a thorough understanding of transport planning principles, traffic modelling software (e.g., Arcady, Picady, LINSIG, Junctions 9), and relevant planning policies and guidance, including the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, along with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Experience in public consultation and a proactive approach to project management are highly valued. Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g., CIHT, CILT) is desirable.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the preparation and delivery of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
- Conduct site surveys, traffic data collection, and analysis.
- Undertake junction capacity analysis using industry-standard software.
- Develop designs and proposals for highway infrastructure and sustainable transport measures.
- Liaise effectively with clients, local highway authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and planning submissions.
- Mentor and guide junior transport planning staff.
- Contribute to business development activities and the preparation of proposals.
- Ensure compliance with relevant national and local planning policies and guidance.
- Stay updated on advancements in transport planning techniques and technologies.
- Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in transport planning consultancy or local government.
- Proficiency in transport modelling software such as Arcady, Picady, LINSIG, or Junctions 9.
- Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and transport policy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports.
- Proven project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Full UK driving license.
- Chartered membership of CIHT, CILT, or ICE is highly advantageous.
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Senior Transport Planner
Posted 21 days ago
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Key responsibilities include route planning and optimisation, fleet management, and ensuring the timely and safe delivery of goods. You will monitor transport costs, identify savings opportunities, and negotiate favourable terms with carriers. The Senior Transport Planner will be responsible for managing a team of transport coordinators, providing guidance, and fostering a high-performance culture. A thorough understanding of transportation laws, customs procedures, and international shipping regulations is essential. Experience with transport management systems (TMS) and advanced knowledge of logistics software are required. You will conduct performance analysis, prepare reports for senior management, and contribute to strategic decision-making regarding Our client's transportation network. The ability to manage complex projects, resolve operational challenges, and build strong stakeholder relationships is paramount. This role demands exceptional problem-solving skills, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement in transport operations. The hybrid nature of this role allows for effective collaboration with teams in the office while providing the flexibility for focused, remote work. You will be instrumental in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of Our client's supply chain and logistics functions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the transport industry and a proven ability to drive positive change.
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