Senior Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based transport planning consultancy is hiring a Senior Transport Planner in Birmingham. This full-time role offers opportunities to lead various public and private projects, engage with clients, and mentor junior staff in a friendly, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Transport Planning or a related field and relevant experience. Competitive salary with flexible working options is available.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working options

Career development and training support

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in transport planning or development planning role.
• Strong technical knowledge of modelling software and UK planning policies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transport planning projects from start to finish.
• Prepare high-quality reports including Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Transport Planning

Report Writing

Client Liaison

Junction Modelling

Education

Degree in Transport Planning or related field

Tools

TRICS

LinSig

Job description

Overview

Senior Transport Planner - Birmingham
Location: Birmingham, UK
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

A leading UK-based transport planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join its growing team in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on exciting development and infrastructure projects, working across both public and private sectors. You\'ll play a pivotal role in delivering transport assessments, travel plans, and transport strategies, while mentoring junior staff and engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transport planning projects from start to finish
• Prepare high-quality reports including Transport Assessments and Travel Plans
• Analyse data and undertake junction modelling (e.g. Junctions 10, LinSig, TRICS)
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and project teams
• Support proposal writing and business development
• Mentor and support junior team members

Requirements

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field
• Significant experience in a transport planning or development planning role
• Strong technical knowledge of modelling software and UK planning policies
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Career development and training support
• A friendly and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work on diverse and high-impact projects

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