Senior Transport Planner

Description:

Senior Transport Planner

Sheffield | Hybrid Working | Leading Environmental & Infrastructure Consultancy

I'm currently working with a growing multidisciplinary consultancy looking to appoint a Senior Transport Planner to join their established transport planning team in Sheffield.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner who wants to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships, mentor junior staff and play a key role in the continued growth of a well-respected consultancy.

The Role

You'll be involved in the delivery of a wide range of transport planning and development projects across the residential, commercial, education, healthcare, leisure and industrial sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans to support planning applications
Managing traffic, travel and parking data collection, analysis and interpretation
Undertaking transport impact assessments and junction modelling
Supporting site promotion, planning submissions and planning condition discharge
Liaising with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders
Assisting with fee proposals, tenders and project financial management
Supporting and mentoring Graduate and Consultant-level Transport Planners
Providing technical input to multidisciplinary development projects
Keeping up to date with transport planning policy, guidance and industry best practice

Requirements

Degree qualified in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning or a related discipline
Approximately 4+ years' experience within a transport planning consultancy or local authority environment
Working towards chartership with CIHT, CILT, ICE or a similar professional body
Experience producing development planning reports and technical assessments
Working knowledge of transport modelling software such as:
Junctions 10 (ARCADY/PICADY)
LinSig
TRANSYT
VISSIM
Experience using GIS and/or CAD software
Strong communication and project management skills
Ability to manage projects and confidently engage with clients and stakeholders

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
Previous experience mentoring junior team members
Experience contributing to fee proposals and tender submissions

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary based on experience
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Clear career progression opportunities
Chartership support and ongoing professional development
Exposure to a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects
Supportive, collaborative and growing team environmentIf you're looking for a Senior Transport Planner opportunity in Sheffield with genuine career progression and the chance to work on a diverse range of projects, I'd be keen to discuss this role with you.

REF: INDHTF

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