Transport Planner
Are you ready to take your career as a Transport Planner to the next level? You'll join a forward-thinking consultancy in Birmingham that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth - giving you the opportunity to make a real impact on how people move in and around the city.
You'll be part of a growing and dynamic transport planning team, working in a modern office with excellent links to major rail stations, the metro, and local bus routes. This is your chance to develop your expertise, work on varied and interesting projects, and progress within a supportive environment where your ideas and input are genuinely valued.
What you'll be doing
As a Transport Planner, you'll contribute to the delivery of innovative transport solutions for a wide range of development projects. You'll:
·Prepare detailed Transport Notes, Statements and Assessments, Travel Plans, and Site Access Appraisals.
·Apply your knowledge of local and national transport policy and guidance to support planning applications.
·Use Junctions software (ARCADY and PICADY) to undertake technical assessments.
·Develop preliminary designs for access, junction improvements, and highways schemes using AutoCAD.
·Create professional graphics and presentation materials using GIS packages or Corel Draw.
·Get involved in project management activities and client communications, building trusted relationships.
What you'll bring
To succeed as a Transport Planner, you'll need:
·Proven experience in development transport planning.
·A degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or Transport Planning.
·Accuracy, attention to detail, and a proactive work ethic.
·A commitment to professional growth - ideally as a member (or aspiring member) of CIHT, ICE, or a similar body.
Why you'll love working here
You'll enjoy a culture that prioritises collaboration, personal development, and long-term career progression. In addition to a competitive package, you'll benefit from:
·25 days annual leave, increasing with seniority.
·Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
·Private medical insurance and a health cash plan.
·Life insurance and a two-tiered pension scheme.
·Cycle hire scheme and end-of-year bonus scheme.
Progress, develop, and make an impact
You'll have the opportunity to work on a range of projects across different sectors, with clear routes for career progression as the team continues to grow. This role is based in Birmingham and offers flexible and hybrid working options.
If you're a Transport Planner looking to join a collaborative team where your work truly makes a difference - this is the opportunity for you.
 
 
FOOTNOTE:

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 Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on 023 9387 6062 for more information.
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