Senior​/Principal Transport Planner

We are partnering exclusively with a well-regarded, multi-disciplinary consultancy operating across transport, infrastructure, and urban development. With a strong pipeline of high-profile schemes and a collaborative team culture, this is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious transport planner to step into a role where your work will genuinely shape places.

They are looking to appoint at either Senior or Principal level depending on experience - and are open-minded about the right fit. If you are ready to take on greater responsibility or step into a team lead function, this could be the ideal next move.

The role

Deliver transport assessments, TA/TS reports, and Travel Plans for planning applications
Lead technical work streams across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments
Manage relationships with local highway authorities and other stakeholders
Mentor and support junior team members
Contribute to bids, proposals, and client development activity

What they're looking for

Degree in transport planning, civil engineering, geography, or related field
3-8 years of relevant UK consultancy experience
Strong working knowledge of transport planning policy and practice
Proficiency in TRICS, Junctions 10 / Lin Sig, and/or VISSIM
Chartered (or working towards) with CIHT, TPS, or ICE
Excellent written and client-facing communication skills

Why consider this role

Team size is growing with 20+ planners
Hybrid, 2-3 days in office
Local to nationally significant project's
Clear route to Associate The business offers a genuine commitment to professional development, a supportive peer network, and meaningful work on schemes that matter. Salary is negotiable for the right person, and the benefits package includes private healthcare, enhanced pension, and a discretionary bonus.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business