Senior / Principal Transport Planner

Description

Senior / Principal Transport Planner – Birmingham

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Circa. 50,000 – 60,000 DOE

Type: Full–Time Permanent

The Opportunity

A well–established and growing transport & infrastructure consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join its Birmingham office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport planner to take greater ownership of development and infrastructure projects, working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment and having the opportunity to develop client relationships, lead projects and support the growth of the wider team.

The consultancy delivers integrated services across transport planning, highways, drainage and environmental disciplines, providing exposure to a varied project portfolio and the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle.

The Role

As a Senior / Principal Transport Planner, you will take responsibility for the technical delivery and management of transport planning projects, working closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel PlansLeading transport planning projects from feasibility through to planning and deliveryUndertaking junction capacity assessments and traffic modellingProviding technical advice to clients and project teamsLiaising with local authorities, stakeholders and other consultantsManaging project programmes, workloads and technical deliverablesReviewing technical work and ensuring a high standard of outputSupporting and mentoring junior and intermediate team membersDeveloping and maintaining strong client relationshipsContributing to business development and the continued growth of the transport planning teamSupporting bids, fee proposals and new project opportunities where appropriate

What We're Looking For

Strong experience within transport planning, ideally within a consultancy environmentProven experience delivering Transport Assessments, Statements and technical reportsExperience with junction modelling and traffic assessmentFamiliarity with software such as Junctions 9 (ARCADY / PICADY) and ideally LinSig, TRANSYT, VISSIM or SATURNStrong understanding of the UK planning and development processExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to manage projects and deliver high–quality technical work independentlyDegree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline

For Principal–Level Candidates:

Proven experience leading projects and managing client relationshipsAbility to review and provide technical guidance on project outputsExperience mentoring and supporting junior staffStrong commercial awarenessAbility to contribute to business development and team growth

Why Apply?

Circa. 50,000 – 60,000 DOEOpportunity to take genuine ownership of development and infrastructure projectsVaried portfolio across residential, commercial, logistics, education, healthcare and regenerationIntegrated transport, highways and infrastructure environmentStrong pipeline of work and continued business growthClient–facing role with scope to develop commercial and project management skillsSupportive and collaborative team cultureClear progression opportunities towards senior leadership

If you're a Senior or Principal Transport Planner looking for greater responsibility, varied projects and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a consultancy, apply directly or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting on (phone number removed).

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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