Transport Planner

Calibre Search; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Travel loan scheme

Modern technology package

Job summary

Calibre Search, a well-established recruitment firm, is seeking a Transport Planner to join its Birmingham team. You will work on development-focused transport planning projects across the Midlands and UK, contributing from early development through planning approval.

The role offers hybrid working, a supportive team, and exposure to a varied portfolio ranging from residential to logistics schemes. You will use software like ARCADY, PICADY, LinSig, AutoCAD and AutoTrack, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or related.
• Experience in a transport planning consultancy or similar environment.
• Exposure to development planning projects.
• Good report writing and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with transport software such as Junctions, LinSig, AutoCAD or AutoTrack.
• Strong communication skills with a professional approach.
• Membership, or aspirations towards membership, of CIHT/TPS/ICE advantageous.
• Proactive attitude with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Transport Notes.
• Producing Travel Plans and Site Access Appraisals.
• Assisting with Travel Plan coordination activities.
• Reviewing local and national planning and transport policy.
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments using ARCADY and PICADY.
• Traffic signal modelling using LinSig.
• Assisting with highway and access design using AutoCAD.
• Carrying out swept path analysis using AutoTrack.
• Producing plans and graphics using GIS software.
• Supporting project delivery across multiple development planning commissions.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Assisting with fee proposals and business development activities.

Skills

Report writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Transport Planning or related

Tools

Junctions

LinSig

AutoCAD

AutoTrack

Job description

Transport Planner

I'm currently working with a well-established transport planning consultancy that is looking to recruit a Transport Planner to join its growing Birmingham team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in development-focused transport planning who is looking to further develop their technical skills while working on a varied portfolio of projects across the Midlands and UK.

Birmingham Development Planning Consultancy Hybrid Working

The business advises on a wide range of schemes including:

• Residential developments
• Mixed-use regeneration projects
• Commercial and employment developments
• Logistics schemes
• Retail and leisure projects
• Education developments

You’ll be part of a collaborative team delivering transport planning advice from the early stages of development through to planning approval.

The Role

Responsibilities are likely to include:

• Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Transport Notes
• Producing Travel Plans and Site Access Appraisals
• Assisting with Travel Plan coordination activities
• Reviewing local and national planning and transport policy
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments using ARCADY and PICADY
• Traffic signal modelling using LinSig
• Assisting with highway and access design using AutoCAD
• Carrying out swept path analysis using AutoTrack
• Producing plans and graphics using GIS software
• Supporting project delivery across multiple development planning commissions
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders
• Assisting with fee proposals and business development activities

What They’re Looking For

• Degree qualified in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience within a transport planning consultancy or similar environment
• Exposure to development planning projects
• Good report writing and analytical skills
• Familiarity with transport software packages such as Junctions, LinSig, AutoCAD or AutoTrack
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach
• Membership, or aspirations towards membership, of CIHT, TPS or ICE would be advantageous
• Proactive attitude with excellent attention to detail

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus additional entitlement based on service
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance and death in service cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel loan scheme
• Modern technology package

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.