Senior Transport Planner / Principal Transport Planner £Competitive benefits Leeds or Newcastle
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- Hybrid (office & home) Permanent Do you have a passion for Transport Planning with experience of working in a consultancy environment, supporting development led projects (residential, commercial, industrial schemes)? Are you a Chartered member of the Institute of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) or working towards? Are you ready to step into a role where your work actually shapes places? Do you want exposure to major development and public-sector schemes across the North of England? Are you looking for a consultancy that will support your development and progression, and not just your workload? ________________________________________ What's in it for you? Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package Hybrid and flexible working (including reduced or compressed hours) Clear progression to Principal / Associate level Supportive, collaborative team culture High-profile development and infrastructure projects Strong commitment to training, CPD and professional accreditation What will you be doing? Delivering transport planning advice for development-led and public-sector projects Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans Authoring transport chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) Supporting planning applications and infrastructure-led growth Collecting, analysing and interpreting transport and traffic data Applying highway design principles to site access and layout design Undertaking site visits and attending meetings with clients, stakeholders and authorities Mentoring and supporting junior members of the transport planning team Assisting with client liaison, work-winning and fee proposals Keeping up to date with current guidance, standards and best practice Where you'll be doing it You'll be joining a well-established Transport North team within a leading international consultancy, based in either Leeds or Newcastle.
The business is known for delivering sustainable, resilient transport solutions that combine global expertise with strong local knowledge.
Projects span residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, as well as public-sector infrastructure schemes.
The team is collaborative, technically strong and genuinely supportive, with clear routes for progression.
What you'll need Several years' experience in UK transport planning consultancy Proven experience producing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting transport data Working knowledge of highway design principles for development access Experience using tools such as TRICS, TEMPro, Junctions, LinSig and TRANSYT Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS software Strong report-writing skills (Word & Excel) Confidence working with clients and multidisciplinary teams Nice to have Degree or Master's in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or similar Progress toward or achievement of professional accreditation (CIHT, CILT, TPP, ICE) Experience supporting junior staff or contributing to work-winning We know CVs aren't always up to date.
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