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

 

Ready to lead the way in transport planning?
Apply now and help drive the future of sustainable infrastructure.