Assistant Transport Planner

Assistant Transport Planner

? Newcastle City Centre
? Full-time | Permanent

About the Role

An established and rapidly growing transport planning and infrastructure consultancy is seeking an Assistant Transport Planner to join its expanding Newcastle office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional to work on a wide range of development projects, supporting planning applications across residential, commercial, retail and mixed-use schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Support site appraisals, access strategies and feasibility studies
• Analyse traffic data, transport surveys and junction performance
• Prepare technical reports, drawings and supporting documentation
• Conduct site visits and data collection
• Support senior staff across the planning application lifecycle
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and project teams

Requirements

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Interest in development planning, highways or infrastructure

Desirable:

• Consultancy experience (placement or 6-12 months+)
• Exposure to Transport Assessments / planning process

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear career progression and structured development
• Opportunity to work on diverse UK development projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Involvement in a growing regional office with long-term opportunities

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

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.