Senior Transport Planner

Waterman Aspen; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner in Worcestershire. You'll apply your skills across various projects while leading teams, shaping transport policies, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate has a Level 4 qualification or above, experience in transport modelling, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and generous leave policy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Paid community volunteering day

Qualifications

• Possessing a Level 4 qualification (e.g., HNC) or above.
• Experience in transport modelling and business case development.
• Experience leading and managing staff and teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply and develop skills across varied client base.
• Increase industry awareness and knowledge.
• Engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

Transport modelling

Project management

Strong interpersonal skills

Chartered Transport Planner

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Influencing and negotiation

Financial management

Education

Level 4 qualification in transport planning, engineering, geography or related fields

Tools

PARAMICS

VISUM

Job description

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Senior Transport Planner, Worcestershire

Client:

Waterman Aspen

Location:

Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Senior Transport Planner will see you as a key member of the Warwickshire and Worcestershire team. Your responsibilities include:

• Applying and developing skills across a varied client base
• Gaining buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Increasing your industry awareness, knowledge, and skills
• Participating in career development and training to reach your professional or academic goals, supported by mentors and managers
• Receiving a paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Possessing a Level 4 qualification (e.g., HNC) or above in transport planning, engineering, geography, or related fields
• Shaping transport policy and strategy with significant experience
• Transport modelling and business case development experience
• Project management knowledge and experience
• Understanding the strategic context of transport scheme delivery
• Leading and managing staff and teams
• Utilizing analytical and judgmental skills to deliver solutions
• Engaging effectively with colleagues and stakeholders through strong interpersonal skills
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Project and financial management skills
• Effective communication skills, both verbal (presentations) and written (reports)
• Chartered Transport Planner or relevant professional qualification
• Experience with PARAMICS, VISUM, or similar microsimulation models

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, and location
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 5 more days, in addition to public holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice options for additional benefits
• One paid Waterman Aspen Community Day annually to volunteer locally