Senior Transport Planner | Hybrid Role + Lead Projects

Carrington West; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport planning consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to manage complex projects and mentor junior staff. The role involves leading transport assessments and collaborating with clients to shape planning applications. An ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in transport planning. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and a clear path to Associate level.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, ideally within a development planning or consultancy environment.
• Strong technical understanding of transport planning principles and UK planning policy.
• Experience managing projects and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Oversee junior team members and provide technical guidance.
• Liaise with clients and local authorities on transport planning issues.

Skills

Transport planning principles

Project management

Client relationship management

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related discipline

Tools

TRICS

TEMPRO

Junctions 10

PICADY

MS Office

Job description

A leading transport planning consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to manage complex projects and mentor junior staff. The role involves leading transport assessments and collaborating with clients to shape planning applications. An ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in transport planning. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and a clear path to Associate level.