Associate Transport Planner

Pertemps; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an Associate Transport Planner to take full ownership of projects and drive business development. The role includes leading transport planning projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. Applicants should have significant consultancy experience and strong technical expertise with transport planning software. This position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 plus benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Enhanced holiday

Ongoing career progression

Qualifications

• Significant UK consultancy experience in transport planning and development planning.
• Proven track record in leading projects and managing clients.
• Commercially minded with the drive to grow a team and win new business.

Responsibilities

• Leading transport planning projects from feasibility through to delivery.
• Managing client relationships and representing the business in negotiations.
• Driving business development opportunities to support office growth.

Skills

Transport modelling and planning software

Client management

Project leadership

Business development

Education

Master’s in Transport or related discipline

Tools

TRICS

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

Job description

Overview

Associate Transport Planner — £60,000 - £70,000 • Birmingham

We’re working with a leading UK consultancy who are looking to appoint an Associate Transport Planner as they continue to grow their Birmingham office.

This is a senior leadership role for an experienced transport planner who’s ready to take full ownership of projects, drive business development, and play a key role in shaping and expanding the team.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading transport planning projects from feasibility through to delivery
• Preparing and overseeing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Access Strategies, Parking Strategies and more
• Managing client relationships and representing the business in negotiations with local authorities and stakeholders
• Providing expert input into S106 negotiations and technical approvals
• Leading and mentoring junior and senior staff, supporting their technical and project development
• Driving business development opportunities and supporting the long-term growth of the Birmingham office

What we’re looking for

• A relevant degree (Master’s in Transport or related discipline desirable)
• Significant UK consultancy experience in transport planning and development planning
• Proven track record in leading projects and managing clients
• Strong technical expertise with transport modelling and planning software (e.g. TRICS, ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG)
• Commercially minded, with the drive to grow a team and win new business

What’s on offer

• £70,000 salary + performance-related bonus
• Private medical insurance, company pension, and enhanced holiday
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Real influence in shaping the Birmingham transport team
• Ongoing career progression with a respected national consultancy

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious transport planner to step into an Associate role with genuine influence, strong progression, and the chance to build a thriving team.

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