Senior / Principal Transport Planner

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 Plans
Leading transport planning projects from feasibility through to planning and delivery
Undertaking junction capacity assessments and traffic modelling
Providing technical advice to clients and project teams
Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders and other consultants
Managing project programmes, workloads and technical deliverables
Reviewing technical work and ensuring a high standard of output
Supporting and mentoring junior and intermediate team members
Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the transport planning team
Supporting bids, fee proposals and new project opportunities where appropriate

What We're Looking For

Strong experience within transport planning, ideally within a consultancy environment
Proven experience delivering Transport Assessments, Statements and technical reports
Experience with junction modelling and traffic assessment
Familiarity with software such as Junctions 9 (ARCADY / PICADY) and ideally LinSig, TRANSYT, VISSIM or SATURN
Strong understanding of the UK planning and development process
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage projects and deliver high-quality technical work independently
Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline

For Principal-Level Candidates:

Proven experience leading projects and managing client relationships
Ability to review and provide technical guidance on project outputs
Experience mentoring and supporting junior staff
Strong commercial awareness
Ability to contribute to business development and team growth

Why Apply?

Circa. £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Opportunity to take genuine ownership of development and infrastructure projects
Varied portfolio across residential, commercial, logistics, education, healthcare and regeneration
Integrated transport, highways and infrastructure environment
Strong pipeline of work and continued business growth
Client-facing role with scope to develop commercial and project management skills
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Clear 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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