Senior Transport Planner

This opportunity is for a Senior Transport Planner in our Birmingham office. You will lead day-to-day technical transport planning for development projects and take on project management and leadership roles where appropriate.

This role offers excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, hybrid/flexible working, and opportunities to develop your professional skills and network for business growth.

What’s on offer:

• Hybrid / Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• ICE Chartership support
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Clear progression path with regular performance reviews
• Annual salary reviews based on experience
• Medical insurance / Life Assurance
• Income protection

What you need to succeed:

• Experience leading technical work on Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access strategies, parking, sustainable and active travel, using guidance such as NPPF, LTN 1/20, Manual for Streets, and DMRB
• Expertise in mobility impact analysis across modes for Transport Assessments or Environmental Statements
• Experience with junction capacity modelling software like Junctions 10 and Linsig, understanding inputs, outputs, and scenario testing
• Knowledge of strategic transport modelling
• Project management experience (budget, resources, invoicing) on small to medium projects
• Understanding of transport infrastructure standards (LTN 1/20, Manual for Streets, DMRB)
• Strong communication skills and confidence to lead discussions with clients, project teams, and stakeholders including planning and highway authorities
• Ability to mentor colleagues, especially early career professionals
• Proficiency in software such as Excel and Word
• Existing professional network of co-professionals and clients
• Postgraduate experience as an Engineer/Transport Planner with significant hands-on knowledge
• Ideally, chartered status or working towards it in a transport-related discipline
• Interest in transport innovation