Senior Transport Planner – Sustainable, Multisector Projects

Bakerhicks; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

Pension plan (up to 6% match)

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave

Discount scheme

Flexible/hybrid working

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Professional development

Job summary

BakerHicks is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead high-profile transport planning projects across sectors such as Power, Custodial, Defence and Development Planning. You will mentor a growing team within a multidisciplinary environment and drive solutions from concept through implementation.

Strong experience in transport modelling, policy and clear, strategic reporting is required, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and engage stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field (postgraduate qualification desirable)
• Chartered or working towards chartered status (e.g. CIHT, TPS, ICE)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Proven experience leading transport planning projects across multiple sectors
• Strong background in transport modelling, policy, and assessments
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and engage with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in relevant tools such as GIS, CAD, Adobe Illustrator/InDesign is a plus
• Skilled in technical reporting, project management, and public consultations
• Knowledge in Active Travel, Bus Priority, LCWIPs, Public Realm, and Urban Design would be an advantage
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance is required to work in sectors such as public, defence and nuclear.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead and deliver complex transport planning projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction
• Provide strategic transport advice on assessments, master planning, policy, and sustainable travel solutions
• Oversee technical reporting including Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Construction Traffic Management Plans, and EIA inputs
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop integrated transport strategies
• Manage and mentor transport planners, supporting their development and ensuring delivery excellence
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing, client relationship building, and opportunity identification
• Ensure compliance with legislation, industry standards, and internal quality assurance
• Champion innovation and stay current with emerging trends, tools, and technologies in transport planning

Skills

Transport planning leadership

GIS

CAD

Adobe Illustrator/InDesign

Project management

Public consultations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Transport Planning or related field

Tools

GIS software

CAD

Adobe Illustrator/InDesign

Job description

BakerHicks is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead high-profile transport planning projects across sectors such as Power, Custodial, Defence and Development Planning. You will mentor a growing team within a multidisciplinary environment and drive solutions from concept through implementation.

Strong experience in transport modelling, policy and clear, strategic reporting is required, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and engage stakeholders.