Senior Transport Planner

This job opening for a Senior/Principal Transport Planner in Sheffield presents a compelling opportunity for an experienced transport planning professional to join a well-regarded consultancy’s Sustainable Development and Delivery (SDD) Team. Below are some highlights of the role and benefits, as well as essential qualifications and skills for prospective candidates: Role Overview - Position : Senior/Principal Transport Planner - Location : Sheffield, with hybrid working arrangements - Salary: £38,000 - £50,000, depending on experience - Working Hours : Standard 37.5 hours per week, typically 9am – 5:30pm, with some flexibility - Hybrid Working : Core office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with flexibility to work remotely the other three days Key Responsibilities This role involves supporting development projects across the UK, providing transport planning, traffic engineering, and infrastructure design services. Responsibilities include: - Conducting Transport Assessments , transport statements , site access appraisals, and travel plans. - Involvement in highway and junction design. - Collaborating with clients and managing transport-related project components. Benefits - Bonus Scheme: Includes a performance-based element and a discretionary group profit-sharing component. - Holiday : 25 days annual leave, with additional days gifted during the Christmas/New Year period, plus the option to purchase up to 5 extra days. - Health & Well-being : Private health insurance with BUPA, a 4x salary death-in-service benefit, and a company pension scheme with a 4% contribution. - Equipment : Business-use mobile phone and laptop provided. - Additional Perks : Professional fees covered, company credit card for business expenses, and flexible working arrangements. Candidate Requirements The ideal candidate should have: - Experience in development planning, either in private practice or local government. - Technical Skills : Proficiency in conducting Transport Assessments and statements, preparing site access appraisals, and crafting travel plans. Knowledge in highway/junction design is crucial. - Software Proficiency : Competence in ARCADY, PICADY, LinSig, TRICS, Tempro, and AutoCAD is highly desirable. - Knowledge of UK Development Planning Process : Essential for effective project support. This position is ideal for an ambitious transport planner looking to advance their expertise and develop within a supportive and dynamic consultancy environment. The company’s flexible working policy, combined with comprehensive benefits, supports a well-rounded professional experience.