Transport Planner

We are working with a well-established, award-winning multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Transport Planner to join their growing team in Nottingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to take real ownership of your projects, work across a varied and interesting portfolio, and play an active role in expanding the transport planning function. Full details of our client will be shared with suitable candidates upon application.

The role
Based in a well-resourced, multi-disciplinary Nottingham office, you will join an established transport planning team and work closely with your line manager to deliver a broad range of development planning projects across multiple sectors - including residential, commercial, industrial, and logistics.
You will take ownership of your own projects from early stage through to delivery, producing Transport Notes, Statements and Assessments, Travel Plans, ES Transport Chapters, and Active Travel Audits. Alongside technical delivery, you will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the team - this is a role with real career progression potential for someone with ambition.

Key responsibilities

• Produce Transport Notes, Statements and Assessments, Travel Plans, ES Transport Chapters, and Active Travel Audits, including associated calculations
• Undertake preliminary highway design using AutoCAD in line with relevant design standards
• Use junction capacity modelling software including TRL Junctions and LinSig/Quickgreen
• Work with key industry tools including TRICS, TEMPro, and GIS software (QGIS or Podaris preferred)
• Assist with project management - including resourcing, deliverables, financials, and client liaison
• Apply relevant local and national transport policy and guidance across a range of project types
• Contribute to the growth and development of the Nottingham transport planning team

What we're looking for

• 2-5 years' experience in private consultancy development planning transport
• Demonstrable experience producing Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and ES Transport Chapters
• Proficient in AutoCAD and relevant highway design standards
• Competent user of LinSig, TRL Junctions, TRICS, and TEMPro
• Experience with GIS software - QGIS or Podaris preferred
• Strong organisation, communication, and analytical skills
• Commitment to continual professional development

Package & benefits

• Flexible holiday allowance
• Hybrid working
• Company pension scheme
• Excellent career progression potential
• Interesting & challenging multi-sector projects
• Autonomy to lead your own projects

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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