Senior Transport Planner
Birmingham (Hybrid Working)
Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking to step up or continue your career at Senior level?
We're working with a highly respected UK transport and infrastructure consultancy, renowned for delivering innovative transport planning and development solutions across both the public and private sectors.
Due to continued growth, the team in Birmingham is seeking a talented Senior Transport Planner to take ownership of exciting development projects and help shape sustainable transport solutions across the region.
As a Senior Transport Planner, you'll play a key role in delivering a range of development planning and transport projects, working closely with clients, local authorities, and multi-disciplinary design teams.
Senior Transport Planner Responsibilities:
Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans.
Managing day-to-day project delivery, including client liaison and task delegation.
Undertaking junction capacity assessments using tools such as ARCADY, PICADY, and LINSIG.
Using TRICS to assess trip generation and development impact.
Reviewing and critiquing development layouts for access, parking, and highway design.
Producing concept highway designs using AutoCAD and vehicle tracking software.
Conducting site visits and audits to assess transport and road safety conditions.
You'll work both independently and as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines and exceed client expectations.
Senior Transport Planner Requirements
A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography) or equivalent experience.
5+ years' experience in development planning or transport consultancy.
Strong understanding of UK transport planning and highway design guidance (DMRB, MfS).
Proven ability with industry-standard software such as Junctions 10 (ARCADY/PICADY), LINSIG, TRICS, and AutoCAD.
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with clients and local authorities.
Strong report-writing and presentation skills.What's in for you?
Competitive salary based on experience.
Hybrid working and flexible hours.
Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile development projects.
Support for chartership and ongoing professional development.
A collaborative, supportive team culture that encourages growth and progression.
Modern city-centre offices with excellent transport links. If interested in this position, but perhaps would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.
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