Senior / Principal Transport Planner

Senior / Principal Transport Planner - Newcastle / GatesheadLocation: Newcastle / GatesheadSalary: 40,000 - 58,000 DOEType: Full-Time PermanentThe OpportunityAn established transport planning and infrastructure consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join its growing North East team.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced development planning professional looking to take the next step in their career, with responsibility for delivering projects, managing client relationships and supporting the development of junior colleagues.The consultancy works across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, employment, education, healthcare, logistics and regeneration projects, providing transport planning, highways design, drainage and infrastructure advice to public and private sector clients.With a strong pipeline of development-led work and opportunities to take on greater responsibility, this role offers an excellent platform to progress within a collaborative and growing consultancy.The RoleLeading and delivering development planning projects from feasibility through to planning approvalPreparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel PlansUndertaking access appraisals, junction capacity assessments and transport modellingProviding strategic transport advice to developers, clients and project teamsLiaising with Local Highway Authorities, planning authorities and wider stakeholdersManaging project ..... full job details .....