Senior Transport Planner

Calibre Search; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Chartership support

Professional development

Job summary

Calibre Search are working with a growing environmental and infrastructure consultancy in Sheffield to appoint a Senior Transport Planner to join their established transport planning team. You will take ownership of projects, develop client relationships, mentor junior staff and help drive the continued growth of the practice while delivering transport assessments, statements and travel plans.

The role offers hybrid working with varied projects across residential, commercial and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• Approximately 4+ years' experience within a transport planning consultancy or local authority environment.
• Working towards chartership with CIHT, CILT, ICE or a similar professional body.
• Experience producing development planning reports and technical assessments.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans to support planning applications.
• Managing traffic, travel and parking data collection, analysis and interpretation.
• Undertaking transport impact assessments and junction modelling.
• Supporting site promotion, planning submissions and planning condition discharge.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Assisting with fee proposals, tenders and project financial management.
• Supporting and mentoring Graduate and Consultant-level Transport Planners.
• Providing technical input to multidisciplinary development projects.
• Keeping up to date with transport planning policy, guidance and industry best practice.

Skills

Transport planning

Client communication

Project management

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Transport Planning or related

Tools

ARCADY/PICADY

LinSig

TRANSYT

VISSIM

GIS

CAD

Job description

Senior Transport Planner

Sheffield Hybrid Working Leading Environmental & Infrastructure Consultancy

I'm currently working with a growing multidisciplinary consultancy looking to appoint a Senior Transport Planner to join their established transport planning team in Sheffield.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner who wants to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships, mentor junior staff and play a key role in the continued growth of a well-respected consultancy.

The Role

You'll be involved in the delivery of a wide range of transport planning and development projects across the residential, commercial, education, healthcare, leisure and industrial sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans to support planning applications
• Managing traffic, travel and parking data collection, analysis and interpretation
• Undertaking transport impact assessments and junction modelling
• Supporting site promotion, planning submissions and planning condition discharge
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders
• Assisting with fee proposals, tenders and project financial management
• Supporting and mentoring Graduate and Consultant-level Transport Planners
• Providing technical input to multidisciplinary development projects
• Keeping up to date with transport planning policy, guidance and industry best practice

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning or a related discipline
• Approximately 4+ years' experience within a transport planning consultancy or local authority environment
• Working towards chartership with CIHT, CILT, ICE or a similar professional body
• Experience producing development planning reports and technical assessments
• Working knowledge of transport modelling software such as:
  • Junctions 10 (ARCADY/PICADY)
  • LinSig
  • TRANSYT
  • VISSIM
• Experience using GIS and/or CAD software
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Ability to manage projects and confidently engage with clients and stakeholders

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
• Previous experience mentoring junior team members
• Experience contributing to fee proposals and tender submissions

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Chartership support and ongoing professional development
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects
• Supportive, collaborative and growing team environment

If you're looking for a Senior Transport Planner opportunity in Sheffield with genuine career progression and the chance to work on a diverse range of projects, I'd be keen to discuss this role with you.

REF: INDHTF

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