Senior Transport Planner

NegotiableBirmingham, England

Permanent

Our client is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join its growing engineering and transport planning team in Birmingham on a permanent, full-time basis. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to deliver innovative and sustainable transport solutions across a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients. You will work within a multidisciplinary environment on transport strategies, assessments, business cases, modelling and appraisal projects. The portfolio may include active travel schemes, corridor studies, bus priority initiatives, road safety improvements, transport policy development and major infrastructure projects.Key Responsibilities:Lead the delivery of transport planning projects across a range of sectors and client requirementsAct as Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager where appropriate, ensuring projects are delivered to programme, budget and quality standardsPrepare, review and quality-assure technical reports, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and supporting documentationProvide technical leadership and ensure compliance with relevant national and local policies, guidance and design standardsManage relationships with clients, local authorities, architects, engineers and other stakeholdersPresent findings, recommendations and project updates at meetings and external forumsSupport bid preparation, proposal writing, business development and the growth of existing client relationshipsMentor junior team members, support resource planning and promote knowledge sharing and best practiceTechnical Focus:The role will involve contributing to sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions, including active travel, net zero objectives, electric vehicle infrastructure and future mobility technologies. You will also support project programming, budget monitoring, resource allocation, reporting and compliance with health and safety procedures.Job Requirements:A degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Planning or a related disciplineSignificant experience in transport planning, including work with public and private sector clientsExperience preparing Transport Assessments and Travel PlansExperience scoping and appraising traffic and pedestrian surveysProject management experience across a range of transport planning and infrastructure projectsStrong understanding of current transport planning policy, guidance, standards and design principlesExcellent technical report writing, analytical and communication skillsAbility to lead, mentor and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary teamDesirable Experience and Qualifications:A relevant postgraduate qualification in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics or a related subjectMembership of a relevant professional institution, with Chartered status or progress towards ChartershipExperience of feasibility studies and concept highway design for junctions and corridorsExperience using AutoCAD and AutoTrackUnderstanding of TAG-compliant Five Case Business CasesExperience of strategic or microsimulation transport modelling projectsSoftware and Core Skills:Proficiency in transport modelling and analysis software, including Junctions, LinSig, TRICS and TEMProStrong project management and organisational skillsEffective stakeholder and client relationship managementConfident verbal and written communicationAbility to provide technical oversight and quality assuranceCommitment to sustainable transport, infrastructure planning and innovative industry practicesBenefits:Hybrid working arrangement in BirminghamOpportunity to work on diverse development and infrastructure projectsExposure to technically challenging and high-profile transport planning schemesClear career progression and professional development opportunitiesCollaborative and supportive multidisciplinary working environmentIf you are an experienced Senior Transport Planner looking to contribute to innovative infrastructure and sustainable transport projects, apply now to develop your career with Our client.

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