Senior / Principal Transport Planner

Job Description:

Senior/Principal Transport Planner
I'm currently working with a well-established and growing engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Transport Planning professional to take the next step in their career.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants more ownership, leadership responsibility, and long-term progression within a business that genuinely invests in its people. You'll be joining a collaborative, supportive team culture where professional development is actively encouraged - not just talked about.

The Opportunity
The role offers the chance to lead your own team, making it a strong career move for an ambitious individual ready to step into a senior position.

You'll be responsible for managing and delivering transport statements and transport assessments across a diverse portfolio of civil and structural engineering projects, spanning the commercial, residential, industrial, and education sectors, with project values of up to £50 million.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering Transport Statements and Transport Assessments from inception to completion
• Leading multiple projects concurrently while maintaining strong client relationships
• Acting as the technical lead and representing the consultancy at meetings
• Liaising with highways authorities, planning consultants, architects, and clients
• Producing high-quality technical reports and project documentation
• Undertaking complex junction modelling and analysis, providing clear and practical recommendations
• Applying national and local transport policy knowledge to live projects

About You

• BEng or MEng in Geography or Transport Planning (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years' post-graduate experience
• Chartered or actively working towards chartership (ICE, CIHT, or TPP)
• Strong technical background in transport planning and traffic modelling
• Proficient in relevant industry software
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• A collaborative team player with proven or emerging leadership capability
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days, plus statutory holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Tailored benefits package
• Income protection scheme
• Company contributory pension
• Structured training and development programme
• Full support towards CIHT chartership, including mentoring
• Professional membership fees covered
• Long service awards at 10, 15, and 20 years
• Company-funded team-building events

If interested in this position, but perhaps 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.