Transport Planner
5 days ago
Sheffield
Transport Planner (Development Planning) Location: Sheffield About the Role We are looking for a motivated and capable Transport Planner to join our Development Planning team in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, education, healthcare, and employment developments, supporting clients through all stages of the planning process. Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will prepare transport planning assessments, provide technical advice, and help deliver successful planning outcomes for a wide range of projects across Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, the North of England, and the wider UK. Key Responsibilities • Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and other transport planning documents for planning applications., • Undertake transport analysis and junction capacity assessments using industry-standard software., • Analyse traffic, travel behaviour, accessibility, and transport data to support development proposals., • Assist in the preparation of development planning strategies and technical reports., • Liaise with clients, local authorities, highway authorities, and multidisciplinary project teams throughout project delivery., • Attend client meetings, design team meetings, site visits, and discussions with local planning and highway authorities., • Manage your workload effectively to deliver projects on time and within budget., • Support the preparation of fee proposals and contribute to business development opportunities where appropriate., • Keep up to date with relevant planning policy, transport guidance, and industry best practice., • Work collaboratively with colleagues while continuing to develop your technical and professional skills., • Support the delivery of projects across a range of development sectors and geographic locations. About You The successful candidate will have: • A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Planning, or a related discipline., • Approximately 2–7 years' experience in transport planning, preferably within a development planning consultancy., • Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and related technical documents., • A good understanding of the UK planning system and relevant transport planning guidance., • Experience using industry-standard transport planning software such as Junctions (PICADY, ARCADY, and LinSig), TRICS, and TEMPro., • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise technical reports., • The ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively both independently and as part of a team., • A proactive, client-focused approach and a willingness to take ownership of project tasks., • Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake site visits where required. Desirable Skills • Experience using GIS software., • Knowledge of sustainable transport, active travel, accessibility, and travel planning., • Experience contributing to planning appeals, public inquiries, or public consultation exercises., • Knowledge of transport planning policy and development management across Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, and the North of England., • Experience working with local highway authorities and transport stakeholders., • Working towards or holding membership of a relevant professional institution, such as CIHT or TPS. What We Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements., • Support for professional development and progression towards chartership., • Opportunities to work on a wide variety of high-quality development planning projects., • A supportive and collaborative team environment., • Ongoing training and career development., • Pension scheme, annual leave, and additional employee benefits.