Senior Transport Planner

Job Description:

Senior Transport Planner
£45,000 - £55,000 | Nottingham (Hybrid)

The Role

A growing multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking to strengthen its Nottingham office with the addition of a Senior Transport Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to take ownership of technically challenging projects, contribute to the development of a regional transport planning team, and advance their career within a supportive environment.

You will work on a variety of development-led projects, providing high-quality transport planning advice from concept through to delivery, while mentoring junior team members and liaising with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Statements, Notes, and Travel Plans
• Apply relevant local and national transport policy and guidance to projects
• Undertake junction capacity modelling using Junctions 10, LinSig, Quickgreen
• Utilise strategic and transport modelling tools such as TRICS and TEMPro
• Produce preliminary highway designs using AutoCAD and applicable design standards
• Work with GIS platforms including QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo, Basemap TRACC
• Manage projects, coordinating with clients, consultants, and other stakeholders
• Mentor and support junior staff to develop technical capability and confidence

About You

You will ideally have:

• 5+ years’ experience within UK transport planning or traffic consultancy
• Strong technical skills across transport assessments and planning applications
• Proficiency in modelling, design, and GIS software relevant to transport projects
• Experience liaising with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams
• A practical, hands-on approach with attention to detail
• Membership of a professional institution such as CIHT, IHE, TPS, or actively working towards chartership (TPP or CILT)
• Strong communication, organisation, and presentation skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexible holiday allowance
• Exposure to technically interesting and varied transport planning projects
• Autonomy to lead your own work and shape project outcomes
• Opportunity to mentor junior staff and contribute to team growth
• Clear career progression within a growing Nottingham office

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Transport Planner who wants to continue developing technical expertise, take responsibility for their own projects, and be part of a growing, supportive multi-disciplinary team in Nottingham.