Job summary

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join their dynamic team. This permanent position offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of transport planning projects spanning from planning through to design and delivery.

Key skills required for this role

Senior Transport Planner, Birmingham, Permanent

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Senior Transport Planner, Birmingham, Permanent

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing complex transport planning projects with the support of Directors and the Transport team
• Providing consultancy advice that demonstrates a sound understanding of client requirements
• Delivering projects that balance competing stakeholder interests
• Leading the development and delivery of transport planning projects
• Ensuring effective resource management in project execution

Job Requirements:

• Experience in transport planning within a private consultancy or local authority environment
• Understanding of transport planning policy and project delivery
• Experience with Transport Statements, Assessments, and Travel Plans
• Familiarity with access strategy work, parking strategies, sustainable transport, S106 and S278 agreements, NPPF, DfT guidelines, and Manual for Streets
• Proficiency in using the TRICS database
• Experience with PICADY and ARCADY
• Understanding of LINSIG for different modelling scenarios
• Knowledge of micro-simulation and strategic models/modelling
• Junction design skills including priority, roundabout, and signals
• Degree in a related subject (a master's degree in transport is desirable)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Regular reviews
• Contractual bonus scheme
• 7% salary contribution towards a reputable pension scheme
• Generous annual leave, including gift days during the Christmas period
• Private health insurance and life assurance
• Regular employee events such as social gatherings, CPD sessions, fundraising, and networking
• Summer Days Out, Christmas Lunch, and an Annual Employee Conference Day
• Access to Reward Hub Discounts

Additionally, our client is committed to your professional development by providing ongoing training and development initiatives to support your career progression through their stepping stones programme.
If you are an enthusiastic and experienced Transport Planner looking to further your career in a collaborative and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's journey to deliver exceptional and sustainable transport solutions nationwide.