Principal Transport Planner in Birmingham

At Milestone Transport Planning, we provide an integrated approach to Transport Planning and Highways Design, supporting a wide range of public and private sector clients across the UK.

With established offices in Fleet, Hampshire and Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, we are continuing to grow our presence in Birmingham and are looking for an experienced Principal Transport Planner to play a key role in developing our Midlands team.

Our work spans a broad range of development projects and includes development transport planning, S278/S38 highway design, drainage, environmental planning and project implementation. We pride ourselves on providing commercially focused, practical advice and building long-standing relationships with our clients.

Our people are central to Milestone's success. We have a supportive, collaborative working culture and place a strong emphasis on professional development, knowledge sharing and giving people the opportunity to take ownership of their work and progress their careers.

We are now looking for a Principal Transport Planner to join our Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport planning professional who wants to take responsibility for their own projects and clients, support the development of junior colleagues and help us continue to grow our presence in the Midlands.

You will manage the transport planning process across a range of development projects, producing and overseeing high-quality technical work while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with client expectations.

Main Duties

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
• Preparing Travel Plans and providing Travel Plan coordination where required.
• Preparing and presenting technical data, drawings and supporting information.
• Undertaking and reviewing junction capacity assessments using software including ARCADY, PICADY and LinSig.
• Liaising directly with clients, consultants, contractors and local and national highway authorities.
• Managing your own projects and workload to ensure work is delivered on time and within agreed budgets.
• Reviewing and checking technical work produced by junior team members.
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues to develop their technical knowledge and experience.
• Working closely with Team Leaders and Directors to provide comprehensive highways and transport advice to clients.
• Providing input from the early feasibility and site appraisal stages through to planning submissions and project delivery.
• Undertaking site visits and designing and commissioning transport surveys.
• Contributing to technical reports, presentations and client material.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project records and files.
• Supporting business development, client relationships and the identification of new opportunities.
• Playing an active role in the continued growth and development of the Birmingham office and Midlands client base.
• Undertaking other related duties as reasonably required.

About You

Education & Experience

We are looking for someone with:

• A degree in a relevant discipline such as Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or a related subject.
• At least 4 years' relevant UK transport planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport planning policy, standards and processes.
• Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Experience dealing directly with clients and highway authorities.
• Membership of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT), or working towards an appropriate professional qualification.

Technical Skills

You should have:

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Good numerical and analytical skills, including confidence working with spreadsheets and technical data.
• Working knowledge of ARCADY, PICADY and LinSig.
• Experience using AutoCAD would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of current transport planning policy and guidance, including the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong analytical skills and can clearly communicate findings from complex technical information.
• Is confident working with numbers and technical data.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Has a good understanding of project budgets and commercial considerations.
• Is confident managing projects and client relationships.
• Has strong problem-solving skills.
• Works well collaboratively as part of a team.
• Is self-motivated and able to manage their own workload and priorities.
• Is comfortable supporting and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Has an approachable and professional manner when dealing with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.
• Is enthusiastic about helping to grow our Birmingham team and develop new and existing client relationships.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Company pension.
• Annual and spot bonus schemes.
• Profit share bonus.
• Life insurance.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
• Company events and social activities.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Support towards relevant professional qualifications.
• Free/on-site parking where available.

This is a full-time, permanent position, based in Birmingham, with working hours Monday to Friday.

We would be pleased to hear from experienced Transport Planners looking for the opportunity to take the next step in their career and help shape the continued growth of Milestone in the Midlands.

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