Senior Transport Planner (Development Planning)
Wakefield (Hybrid)
£35,000 – £42,000 per annum 

A well-established and growing transport planning consultancy with a strong presence in the development sector is seeking a Senior Transport Planner (Development Planning) to join its Wakefield-based team. The business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, education, and mixed-use schemes nationwide. Known for its collaborative culture and hands-on leadership team, the consultancy offers a supportive SME environment where technical expertise is valued, professional development is actively encouraged, and individuals are given genuine responsibility and influence within projects.

The Role

• Preparing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements for a wide range of developments and clients, including:
  • Application of current and emerging national and local planning policy
  • Accessibility assessments, including the use of ATE tools/guidance for larger sites
  • Analysis of personal injury accident data
  • Use of TRICS and alternative trip generation methodologies
  • Trip distribution methodologies
  • Junction modelling, including Junctions and LinSig
• Preparing development-related Travel Plans, with a sound understanding of planning conditions and S106 obligations
• Undertaking Access Feasibility Assessments, with knowledge of relevant design standards and guidance
• Preparing Construction Traffic Management Plans

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A strong track record of independently producing high-quality transport planning reports across a variety of development types
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members and ensuring the quality and accuracy of outputs
• Excellent written, analytical, and numerical skills
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and local highway and planning authorities
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and collaborate effectively to deliver projects on time
• Commercial awareness, including experience preparing fee proposals and managing project budgets
• An interest in contributing to a growing SME environment, where individual ideas and input can help shape the future of the business
• A proactive and motivated approach, with pride in delivering high-quality work and a desire for continued professional development

Benefits:

The company is committed to promoting a healthy work–life balance and offers a competitive and flexible benefits package, including:

• 28 days’ annual leave (including 3 days between Christmas and New Year), with the opportunity to earn up to 5 additional days through long service
• Formal Time Off in Lieu policy
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Cash-back health plan
• Structured training and development programme
• Paid volunteer day
• Pension contribution
• Profit-share bonus scheme
• Funded social events
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

For further information or to apply, please get in touch with Callum from Aztrum via callum.jones@aztrum.com