Transport Planner (Development Planning) in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Transport Planning Consultant to manage UK-based projects. The role involves conducting Transport Assessments, liaising with clients, and ensuring effective project implementation. The ideal candidate holds a degree in a related field and possesses experience with ARCADY, PICADY, and LINSIG. Benefits include a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience with UK Transport Planning standards and processes.
• Competent in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Statements, and Travel Plans.
• Coordinate surveys and undertake junction capacity assessments.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and authorities.

Skills

Transport Planning

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Numerical Analysis

Education

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

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

AutoCAD

Job description

Transport Planning Consultant - Birmingham

Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 | Permanent, Full-time

I'm currently working with a well-established, industry-leading transport and highways consultancy seeking a Transport Planning Consultant to join their Birmingham office. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of UK-based projects, including S278/38 highways schemes, drainage, and environmental planning.

The Role

As a Transport Planning Consultant, you'll be responsible for preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans, coordinating surveys, and undertaking junction capacity assessments using ARCADY, PICADY, and LINSIG. You'll liaise directly with clients, contractors, and authorities, supporting projects from feasibility through to implementation. There will also be opportunities to assist with report writing, presentations, and project management.

About You

• Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with UK Transport Planning standards and processes
• Competent in Microsoft Office and confident with numerical analysis
• Practical experience with ARCADY, PICADY, and LINSIG; AutoCAD experience is desirable
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Self‑motivated and able to manage your workload independently

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£33,000 - £40,000 depending on experience)
• Pension scheme, life insurance, healthcare cash plan, and sick pay
• Cycle to work scheme and on-site parking
• Opportunity to work on varied and high‑profile transport projects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

We welcome and encourage applications from all sections of society. A qualified candidate must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.