Job Description
Senior Transport Planner / Principal Transport Planner£Competitive + benefitsLeeds or Newcastle - Hybrid (office & home)PermanentDo 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 packageHybrid and flexible working (including reduced or compressed hours)Clear progression to Principal / Associate levelSupportive, collaborative team cultureHigh-profile development and infrastructure projectsStrong commitment to training, CPD and professional accreditationWhat will you be doing?Delivering transport planning advice for development-led and public-sector projectsPreparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel PlansAuthoring transport chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)Supporting planning applications and infrastructure-led growthCollecting, analysing and interpreting transport and traffic dataApplying highway design principles to site access and layout designUndertaking site visits and attending meetings with clients, stakeholders and authoritiesMentoring and supporting junior members of the transport planning teamAssisting with client liaison, work-winning and fee proposalsKeeping up to date with current guidance, standards and best practiceWhere you'll be doing itYou'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 needSeveral years' experience in UK transport planning consultancyProven experience producing Transport Assessments and Travel PlansStrong analytical skills and experience interpreting transport dataWorking knowledge of highway design principles for development accessExperience using tools such as TRICS, TEMPro, Junctions, LinSig and TRANSYTFamiliarity with AutoCAD and GIS softwareStrong report-writing skills (Word & Excel)Confidence working with clients and multidisciplinary teamsNice to haveDegree or Master's in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or similarProgress toward or achievement of professional accreditation (CIHT, CILT, TPP, ICE)Experience supporting junior staff or contributing to work-winningWe know CVs aren't always up to date.That's fine - apply anyway and we'll take it from there.Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.
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