Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Birmingham | Development Planning Consultancy | Hybrid Working

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.

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

If you're a Transport Planner looking to join a consultancy with a strong pipeline of development planning work and genuine career progression opportunities, I'd be keen to discuss the role in more detail.

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