Senior Transport Planner

A leading transport and infrastructure consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join their Development Planning team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to major projects, working on transport assessments, travel plans, and development-related transport strategies. What you will be doing:

• Lead and contribute to transport assessments, travel plans, and transport statements for a range of development projects.
• Provide technical expertise and transport planning advice to clients, including developers, local authorities, and private sector organisations.
• Undertake junction capacity assessments and modelling using software such as Junctions 10 (PICADY/ARCADY), LinSig, and TRICS.
• Manage projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality outputs.
• Engage with local authorities and stakeholders to support planning applications and transport strategies.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues, assisting in their professional development.
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to business development initiatives.

What you need to know:

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of transport planning policy, planning applications, and the development process in the UK.
• Proficiency in transport modelling software such as Junctions 10, LinSig, and TRICS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports and presenting findings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, liaise with clients, and work collaboratively within a team.
• Experience in preparing public inquiries or expert witness statements (desirable but not essential).

What you get:

• Competitive salary with annual performance-based reviews.
• Hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between home and office.
• Company pension scheme and private healthcare options.
• Professional development support, including funding for further qualifications.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a leading consultancy.

If you're a skilled Transport Planner looking for the next step in your career, apply now to join a dynamic and supportive team in Leeds! If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us