Transport Planner
6 days ago
Sheffield
Transport Planner (Development Planning) \n Location: Sheffield \n About the Role \n \n We are looking for a motivated and capable Transport Planner to join our Development Planning team in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, education, healthcare, and employment developments, supporting clients through all stages of the planning process. \n \n Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will prepare transport planning assessments, provide technical advice, and help deliver successful planning outcomes for a wide range of projects across Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, the North of England, and the wider UK. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and other transport planning documents for planning applications.\n, • Undertake transport analysis and junction capacity assessments using industry-standard software.\n, • Analyse traffic, travel behaviour, accessibility, and transport data to support development proposals.\n, • Assist in the preparation of development planning strategies and technical reports.\n, • Liaise with clients, local authorities, highway authorities, and multidisciplinary project teams throughout project delivery.\n, • Attend client meetings, design team meetings, site visits, and discussions with local planning and highway authorities.\n, • Manage your workload effectively to deliver projects on time and within budget.\n, • Support the preparation of fee proposals and contribute to business development opportunities where appropriate.\n, • Keep up to date with relevant planning policy, transport guidance, and industry best practice.\n, • Work collaboratively with colleagues while continuing to develop your technical and professional skills.\n, • Support the delivery of projects across a range of development sectors and geographic locations.\n\n \n About You \n The successful candidate will have: \n\n • A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Planning, or a related discipline.\n, • Approximately 2–7 years' experience in transport planning, preferably within a development planning consultancy.\n, • Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and related technical documents.\n, • A good understanding of the UK planning system and relevant transport planning guidance.\n, • Experience using industry-standard transport planning software such as Junctions (PICADY, ARCADY, and LinSig), TRICS, and TEMPro.\n, • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise technical reports.\n, • The ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.\n, • A proactive, client-focused approach and a willingness to take ownership of project tasks.\n, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake site visits where required.\n\n \n Desirable Skills \n\n • Experience using GIS software.\n, • Knowledge of sustainable transport, active travel, accessibility, and travel planning.\n, • Experience contributing to planning appeals, public inquiries, or public consultation exercises.\n, • Knowledge of transport planning policy and development management across Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, and the North of England.\n, • Experience working with local highway authorities and transport stakeholders.\n, • Working towards or holding membership of a relevant professional institution, such as CIHT or TPS.\n\n \n What We Offer \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.\n, • Support for professional development and progression towards chartership.\n, • Opportunities to work on a wide variety of high-quality development planning projects.\n, • A supportive and collaborative team environment.\n, • Ongoing training and career development.\n, • Pension scheme, annual leave, and additional employee benefits.\n