Transport Planner - Birmingham (Growing Consultancy)
I'm partnering with a well-established transport & highways consultancy that's opening a new Birmingham office to better support its UK-wide public and private sector clients. With existing teams delivering development transport planning, S278/38 highways design, drainage input and environmental planning, they're now looking to add an experienced Transport Planner to help shape and grow the Birmingham presence.
You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that invests in professional development through structured training, mentorship and genuine progression opportunities.
The role
·Lead and contribute to Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
·Produce and coordinate Travel Plans.
·Prepare and present technical data, drawings and clear written reports.
·Undertake junction capacity assessments (ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG).
·Liaise with clients, contractors and local/national authorities.
·Plan workloads to hit deadlines and budgets.
·Review/check work of junior colleagues and coach them to build capability.
·Support Team Leaders from early feasibility through to delivery.
·Carry out site visits, scope/design surveys and feed findings into reports and presentations.
·Keep electronic/paper project files accurate and up to date.
·Play an active role in establishing and growing the Birmingham office.
What you'll need
Education/Experience
·Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or similar.
·2-5 years' UK development transport planning experience.
·Working towards or holding MCIHT (desirable).
Technical
·Strong Microsoft Office skills and confident with spreadsheets.
·Working knowledge of ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG.
·AutoCAD exposure is a plus.
Competencies
·Analytical, numerate and comfortable communicating complex findings simply.
·Clear written and verbal communication.
·Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset.
·Collaborative, approachable and professional; able to manage your own workload.
Package & perks
·Competitive salary
·Company pension
·Annual and spot bonuses, plus profit share
·Healthcare cash plan
·Cycle to Work scheme
·Salary sacrifice car scheme
If you'd like the full brief (and a confidential chat about how this could fit your career), send over your CV and I'll be in touch