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Job Role: Transport Planner or Senior Transport Planner Location: Birmingham Salary: 33,000 - 45,000 Driver Resource Recruitment are currently working with a leading consultancy offering a complete, integrated approach to Transport Planning and Highways Design who are now seeking a seasoned Transport Planner to join their team in Birmingham. In this key role, you will oversee and manage the transport planning process for a range of projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality statements and plans that meet budgetary and client requirements. If you are looking for a new challenge in an environment that values creativity, excellence, and career progression. Duties Preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements Preparation of Travel Plans as and Travel Plan Coordination Preparation and presentation of technical data and drawings Undertaking junction capacity assessments using ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG Liaison with clients, contractors and local / national authorities, as required To ensure that all assigned tasks / jobs are delivered on-time and to budget To check the quality and accuracy of work produced by junior team members Work collaboratively with the team and proactively support junior staff in developing their technical knowledge Support Team Leaders in the delivery of comprehensive advice to clients on Highways & Transport matters from preliminary advice / feasibility work Undertaking site appraisals/visits and designing surveys, through to providing input to written reports and presentational material Ensuring that all electronic and paper files on projects they are kept up-to-date Assistance with other related tasks, as required by your Team Leader Have an active role in growing and establishing the Birmingham Office. Technical Skills Advanced use of Microsoft Office software packages Good levels of numeracy, including a good understanding of spreadsheets. Use of AutoCAD (desirable) Working experience / understanding of ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG Competencies Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to clearly communicate findings from complex data Ability to work easily and accurately with numbers Confident written and verbal communication skills Good commercial understanding Excellent problem-solving skills Interpersonal skills Self-motivated and ability to manage own workload Approachable and professional manner when dealing with colleagues and clients Essentials Degree in applicable subject; Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering 4+ years of experience of UK Transport Planning standards and processes Member of Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (MCIHT)

Senior Transport Planner / Principal Transport Planner £Competitive + benefits Leeds or Newcastle - Hybrid (office & home) Permanent Do you have a passion for Transport Planning with experience of working in a consultancy environment, supporting development led projects (residential, commercial, industrial schemes)? Are you a Chartered member of the Institute of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) or work click apply for full job details

Town Planner (Strategic Land & Mixed-Use) - Manchester About the Client Our client is a substantial, privately owned property investment, development and strategic land company, boasting a national portfolio of industrial, office and trade-park assets, plus over 5,000 acres of land , with roughly 1,500 acres currently in mixed-use promotion . They are seeking to strengthen their in-house planning capability to support their ambitious land promotion pipeline, industrial / commercial development projects, and strategic partnerships with landowners, local authorities and communities. The Role You will be a key member of the Strategic Land & Planning team, reporting to the Land / Planning Director. Your work will span from policy and strategy through feasibilities and promotion, to delivering consents and seeing over projects into implementation. You will often act as the bridge between internal teams (development, asset, technical) and external stakeholders (councils, communities, housebuilders, technical consultants). Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the promotion of strategic land for residential, commercial or mixed-use development, including site identification, feasibility studies, option appraisal. Prepare planning applications, outline and reserved matters, securing consents in line with policy and legislative frameworks. Engage with local authorities, parish/town councils, statutory consultees, community groups, and stakeholders to build consensus and manage expectations. Advise on planning policy, emerging policy changes, and how these may affect the business' land promotion strategy. Oversee technical inputs (environmental, highways, ecology, heritage etc.), coordinate consultants, manage budgets and schedules. Support site acquisition strategy and delivery of planning promotion agreements, joint ventures, or conditional / unconditional land purchases. Contribute to the growth of the planning team through mentoring, helping shape process, performance and delivering planning-related business development. What We're Looking For Chartered or substantive planning qualification (e.g. MRTPI) or equivalent experience. Several years' post-qualification experience, ideally within strategic land promotion, planning applications & consent work, mixed-use or residential development. Strong knowledge of the UK planning system: local plans, national policy, infrastructure delivery, viability, environmental and technical constraints. Experienced in stakeholder management: working with local authorities, communities, technical consultees, landowners. Ready to apply? Please contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

A Transport Planning and Highway Engineering specialist consultancy is looking for a Senior/Principal Transport Planner in their Central London office. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most recognisable projects in Greater London such as Battersea Power Station and London Pavilion. You will be taking a leading role in a team of 20, managing these strategic projects, leading junior transport planners and working with the senior leadership team to develop client relationships. Key Responsibilities Technical & Project Delivery Lead the preparation and review of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and Technical Notes Provide expert transport planning input to support planning applications and development-led schemes Undertake and oversee junction capacity assessments and traffic modelling (e.g. ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG, TEMPro) Review highway and access designs to ensure compliance with local authority and national guidance Advise on active travel, public transport and sustainable transport strategies Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to programme and budget Client & Stakeholder Management Act as a key point of contact for developers, architects, planners and local authorities Attend and lead design team meetings, planning meetings and public consultations Support negotiations with highway authorities and planning officers Contribute to fee proposals, scopes of work and business development activities Leadership & Mentorship Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate transport planners Review technical outputs and ensure high-quality, commercially aware delivery Support the development of internal best practice and technical standards Essential Requirements Degree (or postgraduate qualification) in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in a development planning or transport planning consultancy Proven track record delivering transport planning support for planning applications Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, highways guidance and local authority processes Experience preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements Competence in junction modelling software (e.g. LINSIG, ARCADY, PICADY) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Confident client-facing professional with commercial awareness Ability to manage workloads, deadlines and junior staff effectively If interested in this position, but would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Principal Transport Planner Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: Competitive + Benefits A National Transport Planning specialist is now looking for a Principal Transport Planner to join their team in Birmingham. You'd be taking on a project leadership role, delivering a range of schemes including residential, commercial and education sector schemes. The Opportunity This role offers a blend of technical leadership, client management, and team development. You will be trusted to lead complex transport assessments, travel plans, expert witness and others, provide strategic advice to clients, and contribute to the continued growth of the business in the Midlands and further a field. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver complex transport planning projects across development planning and highways Take ownership of key client relationships and act as a trusted technical advisor Manage project delivery, including programme, budget, and quality control Provide senior technical input and review of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans Oversee junction modelling and transport analysis work Support negotiations with local authorities and statutory consultees Contribute to bids, fee proposals, and work-winning activity Line manage, mentor, and develop junior transport planning staff Candidate Requirements Essential: Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related discipline Extensive experience within a UK transport planning consultancy Strong background in development-led transport planning Proven experience leading projects and managing clients Excellent understanding of UK planning policy and highways standards Strong written and verbal communication skills Commercial awareness and experience managing fees and programmes Desirable: Chartered or near-Chartered status (CIHT, or equivalent) Experience supporting business development and office growth People management or mentoring experience Experience with transport modelling software (e.g. LinSig, Junctions, VISSIM) If interested in this position, but would like to find out more about the role, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.