Transport Planner

£35,000 - £40,000
Birmingham 

On behalf of a respected and fast-growing transport consultancy, we are excited to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to join a newly established office in Birmingham.

Our client is a leading name in the sector, with a proven track record delivering integrated Transport Planning and Highways Design services to both public and private sector clients across the UK. With established teams in Gateshead and Fleet, the opening of their Birmingham office represents a strategic expansion aimed at strengthening national service delivery—particularly for major commercial development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will contribute to a variety of development-led transport planning projects and will be responsible for:

• Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans
• Coordinating and delivering Travel Plan implementation
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments using software such as ARCADY, PICADY, and LINSIG
• Producing and presenting technical data, drawings, and reports
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and local/national authorities
• Managing project timelines and budgets
• Reviewing and checking work produced by junior team members
• Supporting junior staff with technical development
• Assisting with site appraisals, surveys, and feasibility studies
• Maintaining accurate project documentation
• Supporting the growth and establishment of the Birmingham office

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or similar
• 2–5 years' experience in UK Transport Planning
• Membership with CIHT (MCIHT preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD (desirable)
• Proficient in ARCADY, PICADY, and LINSIG
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Annual and spot bonuses
• Profit share bonus
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme

If you are interested in this Transport Planner role, please contact Callum via callum.jones@aztrum.com