Senior Transport Planner

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the transport planning sector is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex projects across various sectors, including residential and retail. You will lead project delivery, mentor junior staff, and collaborate closely with clients to ensure high-quality consultancy services. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including private health insurance and flexible working arrangements, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Contractual Bonus Scheme

7% Employer Pension Contribution

28 Days Holiday plus bank holidays

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Transport Planning Policy and project delivery.
• Experience managing complex Transport Planning Projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver complex Transport Planning Projects.
• Collaborate with the Transport team to provide high-quality consultancy advice.

Skills

Transport Planning Policy

Transport Statements

Transport Assessments

Travel Plans

Parking Strategies

Sustainable Transport

TRICS database

Transport Modelling

Junction design

Tools

PICADY

ARCADY

LINSIG

Job description

Senior Transport Planner

Birmingham

Due to growth, my client is looking for a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to join their thriving team in the Birmingham office.

The team has developed and grown to manage a wide range of projects and clients across the UK, including Residential, Retail, and Education schemes. This role will support the workload from both the Bristol and Birmingham offices.

The role:

You will be:

• Managing and working on complex Transport Planning Projects
• Leading the development and delivery of these projects
• Promoting development sites from site identification and acquisition through planning applications, submission, and discharge of planning conditions

You will collaborate with the Transport team to deliver high-quality consultancy advice, understand client requirements, and manage resources effectively.

You will also support and mentor junior staff and continue developing your project management and commercial skills.

Ideally, you should have a solid understanding of Transport Planning Policy and project delivery.

Experience required includes:

• Transport Statements, Assessments, and Travel Plans
• Parking Strategies, Sustainable Transport, Section 278 and 106 agreements, and guidance such as NPPF
• Use of the TRICS database
• Experience with PICADY, ARCADY, and understanding of LINSIG
• Transport Modelling and its applications
• Junction design (Roundabouts, Signals)

Why join us?

This role offers a competitive package:

• Salary (DOE): £40,000-£60,000
• Contractual Bonus Scheme
• 7% Employer Pension Contribution
• 28 Days Holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance
• Flexible and Agile working arrangements