Senior Transport Planner
3 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Senior Transport Planner \n Location: Newcastle \n Salary: Competitive, depending on experience \n Type: Full-time, Permanent \n \n The Opportunity \n We are currently working with a growing and established transport planning consultancy in Newcastle that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join their team. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a Transport Planner who has developed strong experience within the development planning sector and is now looking to take the next step in their career. \n You will work on a varied portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, retail, education and mixed-use developments, providing transport planning advice from initial feasibility through to planning and delivery. \n \n The Role \n As a Senior Transport Planner, you will take responsibility for delivering projects and providing high-quality technical advice to clients, while also supporting the development of more junior members of the team. \n \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.\n, • Providing transport planning and highways advice in support of development proposals.\n, • Undertaking traffic generation, distribution and impact assessments.\n, • Carrying out junction capacity assessments using appropriate modelling software.\n, • Developing transport strategies for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.\n, • Liaising with clients, developers, local authorities and other professional consultants.\n, • Attending and contributing to client and project meetings.\n, • Managing projects, programmes and budgets to ensure successful delivery.\n, • Preparing technical reports and supporting planning applications.\n, • Providing technical input into planning negotiations and Section 106 discussions.\n, • Reviewing and mentoring the work of junior members of the team.\n, • Supporting business development and identifying opportunities to grow client relationships.\n, • Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business.\n\n \n About You \n We are looking for an experienced Senior Transport Planner with a strong background in development planning and consultancy. \n \n You will ideally have: \n\n • Several years' experience within transport planning consultancy.\n, • Strong experience delivering development planning projects.\n, • A good understanding of the UK planning system and the transport planning process.\n, • Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.\n, • Strong knowledge of traffic generation, trip distribution and junction capacity assessment.\n, • Experience using software such as Junctions, LinSig and TRICS.\n, • Excellent report-writing and technical communication skills.\n, • The confidence to liaise directly with clients, developers and local authorities.\n, • Experience managing projects and taking responsibility for delivering work to deadlines and budgets.\n, • An interest in developing junior members of the team.\n, • A commercially aware and proactive approach to your work.\n, • Chartered or working towards CIHT or another relevant professional qualification would be advantageous.\n\n \n Why Join? \n This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Transport Planner to join a consultancy where you can take genuine ownership of projects and continue developing both technically and commercially. \n \n The role offers: \n\n • A varied portfolio of high-profile development planning projects.\n, • Greater responsibility and autonomy across projects.\n, • Direct exposure to clients and senior stakeholders.\n, • The opportunity to mentor and develop junior colleagues.\n, • Clear progression towards Associate level and beyond.\n, • A collaborative and supportive working environment.\n, • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • The opportunity to play an important role in the continued growth of the Newcastle team.\n\n \n If you are an experienced Transport Planner looking for a Senior-level opportunity in Newcastle, with the chance to take on greater responsibility, develop client relationships and progress your career, this could be an excellent opportunity to explore.