Senior Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner - Hybrid Working - East Midlands
Location: Leicester or Nottingham (Hybrid & Flexible Options)
Sector: Transport Planning / Development Planning

Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We're working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy that has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Transport Planner to join their growing team in either their Leicester or Nottingham office.
You'll be joining a well-established Transport Planning & Engineering team, delivering high-quality work for a range of private sector clients across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, and Travel Plans to support planning applications.
• Provide expert advice on highway and transport planning issues, including access strategies and feasibility studies.
• Prepare preliminary designs for site access and highway improvements in line with local authority requirements.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring high technical standards and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with clients, design teams, and local highway authorities to achieve the best outcomes.

About You
You'll bring a strong background in Transport Planning, with a track record of delivering development planning projects and using key industry software.
Essential:

• Degree in Transport, Civil Engineering, Geography, Planning, or similar.
• Proven experience in Transport Planning and development-related projects.
• Proficiency with tools such as TRICS, Junctions (PICADY/ARCADY), and MS Excel.
• Strong report writing skills - experience preparing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Knowledge of local and national transport policy and design standards.

Desirable:

• 5+ years' experience in the industry.
• Experience with LinSig, GIS, AutoCAD, AutoTrack, or PDS Sign/Line.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. TPS, CIHT, IHE) and/or working towards chartership.
• Experience leading client relationships and contributing to Section 106 negotiations.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Generous holiday allowance (with long-service bonus).
• Company pension scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Clear progression pathways and support for professional development and chartership.

If interested in this position, but perhaps would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

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