Transport Planner

"Transport Planner

Birmingham | Development Planning Consultancy | Hybrid Working

I'm currently working with a well-established transport planning consultancy that is looking to recruit a Transport Planner to join its growing Birmingham team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in development-focused transport planning who is looking to further develop their technical skills while working on a varied portfolio of projects across the Midlands and UK.

The business advises on a wide range of schemes including:

• Residential developments
• Mixed-use regeneration projects
• Commercial and employment developments
• Logistics schemes
• Retail and leisure projects
• Education developments

You'll be part of a collaborative team delivering transport planning advice from the early stages of development through to planning approval.

Responsibilities are likely to include:

• Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Transport Notes
• Producing Travel Plans and Site Access Appraisals
• Assisting with Travel Plan coordination activities
• Reviewing local and national planning and transport policy
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments using ARCADY and PICADY
• Traffic signal modelling using Lin Sig
• Assisting with highway and access design using AutoCAD
• Carrying out swept path analysis using Auto Track
• Producing plans and graphics using GIS software
• Supporting project delivery across multiple development planning commissions
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders
• Assisting with fee proposals and business development activities

• Degree qualified in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with in a transport planning consultancy or similar environment
• Exposure to development planning projects
• Good report writing and analytical skills
• Familiarity with transport software packages such as Junctions, Lin Sig, AutoCAD or Auto Track
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach
• Membership, or aspirations towards membership, of CIHT, TPS or ICE would be advantageous
• Proactive attitude with excellent attention to detail

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus additional entitlement based on service
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance and death in service cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel loan scheme
• Modern technology package

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