Associate Transport Planner

PrincipalTransport Planner An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Transport Planner to join a growing, multidisciplinary consultancy in Sheffield. Our client is a well–established consultancy providing specialist planning, transport, environmental and design services to a diverse portfolio of clients across the UK. With a strong pipeline of projects and ambitious growth plans, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious transport planning professional to take the next step in their career, lead projects and play a key role in developing the transport planning team. You will work closely with professionals across town planning, masterplanning, architecture and other disciplines, delivering integrated solutions for residential, commercial and mixed–use developments. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage transport planning projects from initial feasibility through to planning approval. Prepare and oversee Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and other technical reports. Provide strategic transport planning advice to developers, housebuilders and other clients. Manage client relationships and liaise with local planning authorities and highway authorities. Undertake technical reviews and provide guidance to junior members of the team. Support business development activities and contribute to the continued growth of the transport planning service. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high–quality development proposals. Requirements Significant experience in transport planning, ideally within a consultancy environment. Strong technical knowledge of development–related transport planning and the UK planning process. Experience preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans. Proven ability to manage projects, budgets and client relationships. Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills. Experience mentoring or managing junior colleagues. Relevant degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or a related discipline. What's on Offer? Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Opportunity to take a senior role within an expanding transport planning team. Exposure to a varied portfolio of development projects across the UK. Collaboration with experienced specialists across multiple disciplines. Excellent professional development and long–term career progression opportunities. Supportive, people–focused working environment. FOOTNOTE: 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 Eve Armstrong 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.