Senior / Principal Transport Planner - Midlands Location: Leicester or Nottingham About the Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join a leading consultancy working on a diverse range of transport and infrastructure projects across the Midlands.
This position is ideal for a motivated professional who enjoys technical problem-solving, project leadership, and mentoring others. You'll play a key role in delivering transport planning advice, managing multiple projects, and driving quality across all stages of the planning and design process.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare Transport Assessments, Statements, and Travel Plans to support planning applications.
Advise on highway and transport planning issues, including access, layout, and sustainable travel strategies.
Manage and lead projects, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality standards.
Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
Analyse and interpret transport data, including commissioning surveys and using relevant software.
Produce technical reports, fee proposals, and forecasts, and manage project financials.
Mentor junior team members and support their technical and professional growth.
Contribute to negotiation of highways and transport mitigation measures, including Section 106 and planning conditions.
About You
You'll be an experienced Transport Planner with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and the confidence to lead projects independently.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Degree in Transport, Civil Engineering, Geography, or Planning
Proven experience in transport planning and project management
Excellent communication and report writing skills
Strong understanding of local and national transport policy and guidance
Proficiency in TRICS, MS Excel, and GIS
Experience using junction modelling software such as PICADY, ARCADY, or LinSig
Knowledge of DfT Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) and related modelling techniques
Desirable:
6+ years' experience in transport planning or a related discipline
Experience using AutoCAD, AutoTrack, or PDS Sign/Line
Understanding of active travel and sustainable transport design
Previous experience mentoring or leading small teams
Why Apply?
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working options
Support for professional development and chartership
Diverse and interesting workload across public and private sectors
Collaborative team environment with real scope for progression
Interested?
If you're an experienced Transport Planner ready to take the next step in your career, I'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch with Izzie Smith - Matchtech Recruitment Consultant