Senior Transport Planner - Development Planning
Hugglescote, Leicestershire Permanent | Full-Time
Are you an experienced Transport Planner ready to step into a senior role with greater autonomy and project ownership? We're recruiting for a well-regarded consultancy in Leicestershire looking to expand its development planning team with a talented Senior Transport Planner.
 
The Role:
You'll lead on the delivery of transport planning input for a wide range of development projects - from strategic residential schemes to mixed-use and employment-led sites. The role offers a blend of technical work, client liaison, and mentorship responsibilities.
 
What you will be doing:
·Lead the preparation of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and Feasibility Studies
·Manage and mentor junior transport planners and graduates
·Oversee junction capacity modelling and access strategy development
·Engage with clients, architects, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams
·Represent the company at client meetings, public consultations, and planning appeals
·Contribute to bid writing, fee proposals, and project planning
 
What you need to know:
·Degree qualified in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or similar
·Strong working knowledge of relevant guidance (NPPF, Manual for Streets, DfT, etc.)
·Proficiency in industry software such as TRICS, TEMPro, ARCADY, PICADY, LinSig
·Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·Chartered or working toward chartership with CIHT, TPS, or ICE (preferred)
·Full UK driving licence
 
What you get in return:
·A key role within a well-established, growing team
·Opportunity to lead on major planning applications and infrastructure projects
·Career progression into Principal or Associate level
·Flexible working arrangements
·Competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits package
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on 07889 214 154 for more information.
 
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