Principal Transport Planner

Principal Transport Planner

Location:

Birmingham (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary:
Competitive + Benefits

A National Transport Planning specialist is now looking for a Principal Transport Planner to join their team in Birmingham. You'd be taking on a project leadership role, delivering a range of schemes including residential, commercial and education sector schemes.

The Opportunity

This role offers a blend of technical leadership, client management, and team development. You will be trusted to lead complex transport assessments, travel plans, expert witness and others, provide strategic advice to clients, and contribute to the continued growth of the business in the Midlands and further a field.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver complex transport planning projects across development planning and highways
Take ownership of key client relationships and act as a trusted technical advisor
Manage project delivery, including programme, budget, and quality control
Provide senior technical input and review of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans
Oversee junction modelling and transport analysis work
Support negotiations with local authorities and statutory consultees
Contribute to bids, fee proposals, and work-winning activity
Line manage, mentor, and develop junior transport planning staff

Candidate Requirements
Essential:

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related discipline
Extensive experience within a UK transport planning consultancy
Strong background in development-led transport planning
Proven experience leading projects and managing clients
Excellent understanding of UK planning policy and highways standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Commercial awareness and experience managing fees and programmes

Desirable:

Chartered or near-Chartered status (CIHT, or equivalent)
Experience supporting business development and office growth
People management or mentoring experience

Experience with transport modelling software (e.g. Lin Sig, Junctions, VISSIM)
If interested in this position, but would like to find out more about the role, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

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