Consultant / Senior Transport Planner

Calibre Search; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing transport planning consultancy based in Birmingham is looking for a Transport Planner to work across diverse projects including residential and commercial schemes. The role requires expertise in transport assessments and software tools, offering an opportunity for development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Training and development opportunities

Clear progression path

Friendly, sociable team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in transport planning/development planning role.
• Experience in transport assessments and feasibility assessments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare transport assessments and travel plans for planning applications.
• Undertake junction modelling and trip generation analysis.
• Liaise with local authorities and clients.

Skills

Proficiency with standard transport planning software

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proactive approach

Detail-oriented approach

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or similar

Tools

TRICS

Junctions

LINSIG

Job description

Transport Planner - Birmingham - Growing Transport Planning Consultancy

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 (DOE)
Type: Full-time, Permanent

I'm currently working with a well-established and forward-thinking transport planning consultancy based in central Birmingham. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they're looking to bring on a Transport Planner to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in development planning who wants to work across a diverse range of projects-including residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes-within a collaborative and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare transport assessments, travel plans, and technical notes to support planning applications
• Undertake junction modelling (using ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG) and trip generation analysis (TRICS)
• Liaise with local authorities, clients, and other consultants
• Assist with data collection, site visits, and feasibility assessments
• Stay up to date with transport planning policy and guidance

Requirements:

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or similar
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in a transport planning/development planning role
• Proficiency with standard transport planning software (e.g., TRICS, Junctions, LINSIG)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach

What's on Offer:

• Salary up to 40,000 depending on experience
• Flexible hybrid working (minimum 2 days in-office)
• Training and development opportunities
• Clear progression path within a growing consultancy
• Friendly, sociable team and supportive environment

If interested in the position, but would to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

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