Transport Planner

Carrington West; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Mentoring and development programs

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Transport Planner to join our highways, transport and infrastructure team in the United Kingdom. You will contribute to development planning and infrastructure schemes, delivering sustainable transport solutions and taking ownership of client relationships.

The role offers mentoring, structured development, and hybrid working with a supportive team. You will apply ARCADY/PICADY, analyse traffic data, and contribute to planning applications and project deliverables.

Qualifications

• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field.
• Experience in transport planning within the UK planning context.
• Proficient with transport planning software such as ARCADY or PICADY.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, solutions-driven and able to work independently or in a team.
• Eager to develop professional skills in transport planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the preparation of transport assessments, statements, and travel plans.
• Provide expert transport planning advice focusing on sustainable solutions.
• Analyse traffic data, conduct site assessments, and develop transport models.
• Coordinate and manage project deliverables meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and colleagues to deliver successful outcomes.
• Assist in planning applications, presenting transport matters to authorities.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

Job description

Transport Planner

We are seeking a Transport Planner to join our team and contribute to the delivery of innovative and sustainable transport planning solutions. As a Transport Planner, you will play a key role in shaping transportation strategies and providing expertise to both public and private sector clients. In this role, you'll be involved in a range of transport planning projects, from development planning to infrastructure schemes, with opportunities to take ownership of projects and lead client relationships. You'll be supported in your professional development through mentoring, training, and exposure to a variety of projects.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support the preparation of transport assessments, statements, and travel plans for a variety of projects.
• Provide expert transport planning advice to clients, with a focus on delivering sustainable solutions.
• Analyse traffic data, conduct site assessments, and develop transport models.
• Coordinate and manage project deliverables, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Work closely with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Assist in the preparation of planning applications, including presenting and discussing transport-related matters with local authorities and other stakeholders.

About You

• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related field.
• Experience in transport planning or a similar discipline, ideally within the UK planning context.
• Proficient in using transport planning software, such as ARCADY, PICADY, or similar.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• A proactive and solutions-driven approach to your work, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A desire to continue developing your professional skills and expand your career in transport planning.

What's on Offer

• Opportunities to work on a diverse range of highprofile transport planning projects.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with structured mentoring and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits, with hybrid working options.
• A clear path for career progression and professional growth within the transport planning field.

Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market.