Transport Planner – Senior or Principal , Birmingham

Job Summary

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems. We’re building the future of transport—safer streets, smarter networks and better‑connected communities. Jacobs’ Cities & Places business is expanding across the Midlands, and we are looking for a Senior / Principal Transport Planner to join our established and growing Transport Planning team in Birmingham.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop transport strategies, masterplans and policy‑led recommendations.
• Prepare and appraise Transport Assessments, Business Cases and other analytical work across projects of varying scale and complexity.
• Support the delivery of public transport schemes, helping shape systems that improve connectivity and user experience.
• Advise clients on emerging technologies such as electric vehicles, mobility innovation and demand‑responsive transport.
• Apply planning policy and guidance to shape development proposals and ensure high‑quality, sustainable outcomes for Highways Development Management.
• Lead tasks and packages of work on strategic transport planning projects.
• Support and supervise junior planners and analysts to develop their skills and confidence.
• Provide clear and structured technical direction to ensure high‑quality project outputs.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to shape solutions and influence decision‑making.
• Build your professional network, develop innovative approaches and help identify new opportunities.
• Work with line managers and technical specialists to support your own development and progression.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (Engineering, Mathematics, Geography, Economics or similar).
• Experienced Senior Transport Planner capable of contributing to a range of transport planning projects.
• Demonstrable technical understanding of one or more areas of transport planning, such as Local Transport Plans, route‑based strategies, business case development, modelling, data analysis and policy development.

Location and Working Arrangement

Based out of our Birmingham office; requires a hybrid schedule of 2 days in‑office and 3 days from home.

Benefits

• Up to 10% pension contribution
• 24 days of holidays (plus 10 days purchased)
• Free medical and income protection insurance

EEO Statement

Jacobs is a disability confident employer and embraces flexible working arrangements. We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all listed requirements for the role.

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