Senior Transport Planner

Vivid Resourcing; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join a Newcastle-based consultancy. You will lead transport assessments, statements and travel plans, and provide high-level highways advice across residential, commercial, retail and mixed-use developments.

You'll deliver transport modelling, reviews of junction capacity, and strategies while mentoring junior staff and engaging with clients and authorities to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Several years' experience within transport planning consultancy.
• Strong experience delivering development planning projects.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system and the transport planning process.
• Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Provide transport planning and highways advice in support of development proposals.
• Undertake traffic generation, distribution and impact assessments.
• Carry out junction capacity assessments using modelling software.
• Develop transport strategies for various developments.
• Liaise with clients, developers, local authorities and other consultants.
• Attend and contribute to client and project meetings.
• Manage projects, programmes and budgets to ensure delivery.
• Prepare technical reports and support planning applications.
• Provide input into planning negotiations and Section 106 discussions.
• Review and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Transport planning

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Report writing

Traffic modelling

Development planning

Junctions

LinSig

TRICS

Education

CIHT qualification

Tools

Junctions

LinSig

TRICS

Job description

Senior Transport Planner

Location: Newcastle

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently working with a growing and established transport planning consultancy in Newcastle that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Transport Planner who has developed strong experience within the development planning sector and is now looking to take the next step in their career.

You will work on a varied portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, retail, education and mixed-use developments, providing transport planning advice from initial feasibility through to planning and delivery.

The Role

As a Senior Transport Planner, you will take responsibility for delivering projects and providing high-quality technical advice to clients, while also supporting the development of more junior members of the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Providing transport planning and highways advice in support of development proposals.
• Undertaking traffic generation, distribution and impact assessments.
• Carrying out junction capacity assessments using appropriate modelling software.
• Developing transport strategies for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Liaising with clients, developers, local authorities and other professional consultants.
• Attending and contributing to client and project meetings.
• Managing projects, programmes and budgets to ensure successful delivery.
• Preparing technical reports and supporting planning applications.
• Providing technical input into planning negotiations and Section 106 discussions.
• Reviewing and mentoring the work of junior members of the team.
• Supporting business development and identifying opportunities to grow client relationships.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Senior Transport Planner with a strong background in development planning and consultancy.

You will ideally have:

• Several years' experience within transport planning consultancy.
• Strong experience delivering development planning projects.
• A good understanding of the UK planning system and the transport planning process.
• Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Strong knowledge of traffic generation, trip distribution and junction capacity assessment.
• Experience using software such as Junctions, LinSig and TRICS.
• Excellent report-writing and technical communication skills.
• The confidence to liaise directly with clients, developers and local authorities.
• Experience managing projects and taking responsibility for delivering work to deadlines and budgets.
• An interest in developing junior members of the team.
• A commercially aware and proactive approach to your work.
• Chartered or working towards CIHT or another relevant professional qualification would be advantageous.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Transport Planner to join a consultancy where you can take genuine ownership of projects and continue developing both technically and commercially.

The role offers:

• A varied portfolio of high-profile development planning projects.
• Greater responsibility and autonomy across projects.
• Direct exposure to clients and senior stakeholders.
• The opportunity to mentor and develop junior colleagues.
• Clear progression towards Associate level and beyond.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to play an important role in the continued growth of the Newcastle team.

If you are an experienced Transport Planner looking for a Senior-level opportunity in Newcastle, with the chance to take on greater responsibility, develop client relationships and progress your career, this could be an excellent opportunity to explore.