Senior Transport Planner
CV-LibraryNottingham, NottinghamshirepermanentPosted: 21 April 2026
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£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
£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