The role
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of complex projects, managing multiple schemes simultaneously and playing a key role in delivering high-quality transport planning solutions. Your work will span the full development lifecycle, from site identification and acquisition through to planning application submissions, discharge of conditions and ongoing support throughout the planning process.
You will be responsible for preparing a range of technical documents, including Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and supporting reports such as Delivery and Servicing Management Plans, helping clients bring ambitious developments to life.
Working as part of a collaborative and highly regarded team, you will have the opportunity to lead projects and provide market-leading consultancy advice to clients and fellow consultants. You will be confident communicating technical information to decision makers, stakeholders and members of the public, while also developing your own project management and business development capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
·Building and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure the successful delivery of projects and secure future opportunities.
·Leading projects from inception through to completion, delivering high-quality advice and solutions.
·Mentoring and developing colleagues while helping to grow the Birmingham team.
·Promoting a positive, safe and collaborative working environment.
·Supporting the continued growth of the business through excellent client service and commercial awareness.
Professional development is a key focus, with employees benefiting from a structured career framework, regular reviews and outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside a competitive salary dependent on experience, the benefits package includes a company pension scheme, private healthcare, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and 25 days' annual leave. The salary for the role is £65,000 - £75,000 per year depending on experience.
Flexible, agile and hybrid working arrangements provide the freedom to balance work and personal commitments, while family-friendly policies create an environment where people can perform at their best both professionally and personally.
About You
You will be an experienced Transport Planner who enjoys building relationships, delivering technical excellence and contributing to the growth of a successful team. Ideally, you will possess:
·A degree in a relevant discipline.
·Strong knowledge of national, regional and local transport policy.
·A sound understanding of the legislation, regulations and guidance surrounding sustainable transport solutions.
·Experience using transport and traffic modelling software and associated analytical techniques.
·Proven project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
·Experience undertaking consultations and presenting technical proposals to a broad range of stakeholders.
·Strong commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
·A track record of developing business opportunities and winning work.
·The ability to mentor and support colleagues while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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Salary description
£65000.00 - £75000.00 per year