Senior or Principal Transport Planner (Development Planning)

Carrington West; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join their development planning team in Birmingham. The role requires strong transport planning skills and offers flexibility for remote work. Ideal candidates will have technical expertise and leadership abilities, focusing on supporting planning applications and managing projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning at Senior to Principal level.
• Membership in a professional institution like CIHT or TPS preferred.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and fee proposals.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and support negotiations with authorities.
• Apply technical standards and use junction capacity software.
• Mentor staff and contribute to various planning projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Technical writing

Leadership qualities

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Birmingham with flexibility regarding remote working

Senior or Principal Transport Planner (Development Planning), Birmingham

Client: Carrington West

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

f0f071073743

Job Views:

6

Posted:

29.05.2025

Expiry Date:

13.07.2025

Job Description:

My client is seeking an experienced transport planner at Senior to Principal Consultant level to join their development planning team in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have strong transport planning skills, experience in supporting Transport Assessments, Statements, Travel Plans, Master Plans, and technical reports for planning applications.

Responsibilities include managing projects, supporting negotiations with authorities, applying technical standards, using junction capacity software, preparing fee proposals, mentoring staff, and contributing to various projects.

Requirements include excellent communication skills, technical writing ability, proficiency in MS Office, leadership qualities, and a relevant degree. Membership in a professional institution such as CIHT or TPS is preferred.