Principal Transport Planner - Development Management (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% pension

25 days holidays

Private medical and income protection

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Principal/Associate Director Transport Planner to join our UK-wide Transport Planning & Mobility Solutions team. The role focuses on Highways Development Management, acting for Highway Authorities, and delivering robust transport advice within the planning system.

You will lead planning application reviews, provide independent, policy-based recommendations, and work with planners, developers and stakeholders to integrate transport considerations into development decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Transport Planning or related discipline.
• Proven Highways Development Management experience.
• Experience acting for Highway Authorities and reviewing planning apps.
• Strong ability to review transport assessments and data.

Responsibilities

• Provide transport advice to public sector clients within planning context.
• Lead and support planning applications review and responses.
• Develop junior team members and maintain client relationships.
• Engage with planners, developers and stakeholders.

Skills

Highways Development Management

Transport Planning

Policy application

Technical review

Education

Degree in Transport Planning or related

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Principal/Associate Director Transport Planner to join our UK-wide Transport Planning & Mobility Solutions team. The role focuses on Highways Development Management, acting for Highway Authorities, and delivering robust transport advice within the planning system.

You will lead planning application reviews, provide independent, policy-based recommendations, and work with planners, developers and stakeholders to integrate transport considerations into development decisions.