Senior Transport Planner

Strata Construction Consulting; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transport consulting is seeking a Senior Transport Planner for their Birmingham office. The role involves managing technical transport planning and providing leadership on development projects. Candidates should have a strong background in transport assessments, project management experience, and the ability to lead client discussions. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

ICE Chartership support

Enhanced pension scheme

Clear progression path

Annual salary reviews

Medical insurance

Life Assurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical work on transport assessments and planning.
• Proficiency in mobility impact analysis and junction capacity modelling.
• Understanding of transport infrastructure standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day technical transport planning for development projects.
• Manage projects including budget, resources, and invoicing.
• Mentor early career professionals within the team.

Skills

Transport Assessments

Travel Plans

Mobility impact analysis

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate experience as an Engineer/Transport Planner

Tools

Junctions 10

Linsig

Excel

Word

Job description

This opportunity is for a Senior Transport Planner in our Birmingham office. You will lead day-to-day technical transport planning for development projects and take on project management and leadership roles where appropriate.

This role offers excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, hybrid/flexible working, and opportunities to develop your professional skills and network for business growth.

What’s on offer:

• Hybrid / Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• ICE Chartership support
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Clear progression path with regular performance reviews
• Annual salary reviews based on experience
• Medical insurance / Life Assurance
• Income protection

What you need to succeed:

• Experience leading technical work on Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access strategies, parking, sustainable and active travel, using guidance such as NPPF, LTN 1/20, Manual for Streets, and DMRB
• Expertise in mobility impact analysis across modes for Transport Assessments or Environmental Statements
• Experience with junction capacity modelling software like Junctions 10 and Linsig, understanding inputs, outputs, and scenario testing
• Knowledge of strategic transport modelling
• Project management experience (budget, resources, invoicing) on small to medium projects
• Understanding of transport infrastructure standards (LTN 1/20, Manual for Streets, DMRB)
• Strong communication skills and confidence to lead discussions with clients, project teams, and stakeholders including planning and highway authorities
• Ability to mentor colleagues, especially early career professionals
• Proficiency in software such as Excel and Word
• Existing professional network of co-professionals and clients
• Postgraduate experience as an Engineer/Transport Planner with significant hands-on knowledge
• Ideally, chartered status or working towards it in a transport-related discipline
• Interest in transport innovation