Principal Transport Planner - Team Lead
Senior / Principal Transport Planner – Team Lead
Are you ready to take the lead on high-impact transport projects across the UK?
Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join a multi discipline consultants expanding Birmingham team. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll work on diverse and complex projects, helping to shape sustainable, effective transport solutions nationwide.
The Role
As a key member of our transport planning team, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of complex transport planning projects
- Manage project inputs from site acquisition through to planning application and discharge of conditions
- Oversee Transport Assessments, Statements, Travel Plans, and strategies for residential, retail, education, and mixed-use schemes
- Provide expert advice to clients, ensuring their objectives are understood and delivered with precision
- Support and mentor junior staff, helping to develop team capability and cohesion
- Contribute to business growth through high-quality consultancy and project management
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running with strong technical and commercial acumen. You should have:
- Proven experience delivering transport planning projects in a consultancy setting
- In-depth knowledge of NPPF, Section 278 and 106 agreements, and sustainable transport solutions
- Proficiency in TRICS, PICADY, ARCADY, and a working knowledge of LINSIG
- Experience with junction design (signalised, roundabouts) and transport modelling methods
- A proactive, solution-focused approach and confidence in client-facing roles
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a technical role — it’s your chance to lead, mentor, and make a real impact. You'll be joining a friendly, forward-thinking team working across both the Birmingham and Bristol offices, on projects that shape the future of mobility in the UK.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- £50,000 - £60,000
- 25 days holiday plus Christmas
- Company pension
Apply now and help drive the future of sustainable infrastructure.