Senior or Principal Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in transport planning is seeking a Senior Transport Planner / Principal Transport Planner in Birmingham. The role involves managing client relationships, guiding junior staff, and preparing various transport-related proposals and assessments. Applicants should have a degree in Transport Planning or a related field, along with extensive experience in transport planning and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Transport Planning, Engineering, Town Planning, Geography, or related.
• Extensive experience in transport planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external client relationships.
• Guide and review the work of less experienced staff.
• Prepare Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.

Skills

Transport Development Planning

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree-level qualification in Transport Planning or related

Job description

Overview

Senior Transport Planner / Principal Transport Planner

Job Specification

Responsibilities

• You will be involved in the management of internal and external client relationships and the preparation of proposals.
• You will also guide and review the work of less experienced staff.
• The workload of the team is diverse, including:

• Extensive capability and understanding of Transport Development Planning and Policy.
• Preparation of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Transport Strategies and Access Studies for development and regeneration projects.
• Highway design, including public realm schemes, junction and road designs, cycle infrastructure.
• Preparation of Environmental Statements.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in Transport Planning, Engineering, Town Planning, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in transport planning.
• Management of development planning projects.
• Preparation of proposals.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.