Senior Transport Planner
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Birmingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£47,000 / year
CATEGORY
Transportation & Logistics
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Transport Planning
Junction Modelling
LinSig
TRICS
Data Analysis
Report Writing
UK Planning Policies
Project Management
FULL DESCRIPTION
Senior Transport Planner
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting for a leading UK transport planning consultancy.
- Location: Birmingham, UK
- Salary: £43,000 - £47,000
- Sector: Transportation Planning
- Type: Permanent
- Ref: UK0505_6
About the Role
A leading UK-based transport planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join its growing team in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead exciting development and infrastructure projects across both the public and private sectors. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering transport assessments, travel plans, and transport strategies, while mentoring junior staff and engaging with clients and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage transport planning projects from start to finish
- Prepare high-quality reports, including Transport Assessments and Travel Plans
- Analyse data and undertake junction modelling (e.g. Junctions 10, LinSig, TRICS)
- Liaise with clients, local authorities, and project teams
- Support proposal writing and business development
- Mentor and support junior team members
Requirements
- Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field
- Significant experience in a transport planning or development planning role
- Strong technical knowledge of modelling software and UK planning policies
- Excellent report writing and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible/hybrid working options
- Career development and training support
- A friendly and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to work on diverse and high-impact projects
Contact
Taylor Smith - Senior Recruitment Consultant at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Apply via the website.
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