Senior Transport Planner

Sheffield | Hybrid Working | Leading Environmental & Infrastructure Consultancy

I'm currently working with a growing multidisciplinary consultancy looking to appoint a Senior Transport Planner to join their established transport planning team in Sheffield.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner who wants to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships, mentor junior staff and play a key role in the continued growth of a well-respected consultancy.

The Role

You'll be involved in the delivery of a wide range of transport planning and development projects across the residential, commercial, education, healthcare, leisure and industrial sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans to support planning applications
• Managing traffic, travel and parking data collection, analysis and interpretation
• Undertaking transport impact assessments and junction modelling
• Supporting site promotion, planning submissions and planning condition discharge
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders
• Assisting with fee proposals, tenders and project financial management
• Supporting and mentoring Graduate and Consultant-level Transport Planners
• Providing technical input to multidisciplinary development projects
• Keeping up to date with transport planning policy, guidance and industry best practice

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning or a related discipline
• Approximately 4+ years' experience within a transport planning consultancy or local authority environment
• Working towards chartership with CIHT, CILT, ICE or a similar professional body
• Experience producing development planning reports and technical assessments
• Working knowledge of transport modelling software such as:
  • Junctions 10 (ARCADY/PICADY)
  • LinSig
  • TRANSYT
  • VISSIM
• Experience using GIS and/or CAD software
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Ability to manage projects and confidently engage with clients and stakeholders

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
• Previous experience mentoring junior team members
• Experience contributing to fee proposals and tender submissions

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Chartership support and ongoing professional development
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects
• Supportive, collaborative and growing team environment

If you're looking for a Senior Transport Planner opportunity in Sheffield with genuine career progression and the chance to work on a diverse range of projects, I'd be keen to discuss this role with you.

REF: INDHTF

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