Senior Transport Planner

Calibre Search; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based transport planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join its team in Birmingham. This role involves leading transport assessments and strategies across diverse projects, while mentoring junior staff and liaising with clients, ensuring effective transport solutions are developed.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working options

Career development and training support

A friendly and collaborative team environment

Opportunity to work on diverse and high-impact projects

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

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Report Writing

Education

Degree in Transport Planning

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Geography

Tools

Junctions 10

LinSig

TRICS

Job description

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

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

Requirements

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

What's on Offer

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

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