Senior Transport Planner - Nottingham

Zodiac Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner in Nottingham. This role involves leading transport assessments, contributing to strategies, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience in transport planning. Benefits include competitive salary up to £58k, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Life assurance and income protection

Company pension

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in transport or development planning consultancy.
• Experience in writing technical reports to support planning applications.
• Familiarity with design standards and guidance such as NPPF, Manual for Streets.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Contribute to transport strategies and feasibility studies.
• Liaise with clients and project teams to progress schemes.

Skills

Transport modelling and analysis software

Strong communication skills

Report-writing skills

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

TRICS

Job description

Salary Up to £58,000 Vacancy type Permanent Categories Transport Planning Job reference MB1019

Role: Senior Transport Planner

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £45-£58k (DOE)

Ref : MB1019

We are currently working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy to recruit a Senior Transport Planner to join their growing Development Planning team in Nottingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a transport planning professional looking to take the next step in their career, with a strong pipeline of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across the East Midlands and beyond. The Senior Transport Planner role involves supporting planning applications through the delivery of high-quality transport advice, technical assessments, and design input.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support the preparation of Transport Assessments, Statements, and Travel Plans for development planning applications.
• Contribute to transport strategies, access design and feasibility studies for new developments.
• Undertake junction and network modelling (e.g. ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG).
• Liaise with clients, architects, local authorities, and project teams to progress schemes through planning.
• Support junior staff and contribute to mentoring and team development.
• Contribute to fee proposals, project planning, and client relationship management (particularly at Principal level).
• Identify new work opportunities and assist in business development (at Principal level).

Requirements

• A degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or similar.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in transport or development planning consultancy.
• Experience in writing technical reports to support planning applications.
• Familiarity with design standards and guidance such as the NPPF, Manual for Streets, and DMRB.
• Proficient in transport modelling and analysis software such as ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG, TRICS.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (CIHT, TPS or similar) preferred.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary in line with experience.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Company pension with strong employer contributions.
• Ongoing training and support towards professional development.