Senior Transport Planner

Calibre Search; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to manage development planning projects. This role supports junior colleagues and engages with stakeholders while leading a variety of residential, retail, and commercial projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in transport planning and possess strong client management skills. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

26 days' annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning within a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of development planning, including residential projects.
• Confident in client liaison and project management.
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering development planning projects.
• Acting as the link between the Associate Director and junior team members.
• Supporting, guiding and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Preparing and reviewing transport assessments, statements, and travel plans.
• Engaging with clients, stakeholders and local authorities.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Development planning knowledge

Client management

Mentoring junior colleagues

Job description

Job Title: Senior Transport Planner

Location: Leicester, Nottingham or Birmingham

Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Transport Planner to join a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy with a strong track record in development planning.

You’ll be joining a close-knit transport planning team, working on a variety of projects, predominantly residential schemes, but also retail, leisure and commercial developments. Acting as the bridge between senior leadership and junior colleagues, this role will give you the chance to take ownership of projects while mentoring the next generation of planners.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering development planning projects.
• Acting as the link between the Associate Director and junior team members.
• Supporting, guiding and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Preparing and reviewing transport assessments, statements, and travel plans.
• Engaging with clients, stakeholders and local authorities.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary + annual bonus scheme.
• 26 days' annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development support, including networking opportunities with industry bodies (e.g. CIHT, Women in Transport).
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

About You

• Experience in transport planning within a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of development planning, including residential projects.
• Confident in client liaison and project management.
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Transport Planner ready to step into a senior role, or an established Senior Transport Planner seeking more responsibility and career progression.

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