Senior Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner £45,000 - £55,000 | Nottingham (Hybrid) The Role A growing multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking to strengthen its Nottingham office with the addition of a Senior Transport Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to take ownership of technically challenging projects, contribute to the development of a regional transport planning team, and advance their career within a supportive environment. You will work on a variety of development-led projects, providing high-quality transport planning advice from concept through to delivery, while mentoring junior team members and liaising with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Statements, Notes, and Travel Plans * Apply relevant local and national transport policy and guidance to projects * Undertake junction capacity modelling using Junctions 10, LinSig, Quickgreen * Utilise strategic and transport modelling tools such as TRICS and TEMPro * Produce preliminary highway designs using AutoCAD and applicable design standards * Work with GIS platforms including QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo, Basemap TRACC * Manage projects, coordinating with clients, consultants, and other stakeholders * Mentor and support junior staff to develop technical capability and confidence About You You will ideally have: * 5+ years’ experience within UK transport planning or traffic consultancy * Strong technical skills across transport assessments and planning applications * Proficiency in modelling, design, and GIS software relevant to transport projects * Experience liaising with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams * A practical, hands-on approach with attention to detail * Membership of a professional institution such as CIHT, IHE, TPS, or actively working towards chartership (TPP or CILT) * Strong communication, organisation, and presentation skills What’s on Offer * Competitive salary and benefits package * Hybrid working and flexible holiday allowance * Exposure to technically interesting and varied transport planning projects * Autonomy to lead your own work and shape project outcomes * Opportunity to mentor junior staff and contribute to team growth * Clear career progression within a growing Nottingham office This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Transport Planner who wants to continue developing technical expertise, take responsibility for their own projects, and be part of a growing, supportive multi-disciplinary team in Nottingham