Milestone is a well-established, market-leading consultancy offering a ‘one-stop’ solution for all aspects of transport planning, S278/38 highways scheme design, drainage, environmental planning, implementation and operation. We operate throughout the UK assisting our diverse clientele with a range of interesting projects. Milestone are committed to supporting and inspiring each other. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated team member who embraces this same ethos to join our Design Team, in our Fleet office.

Transport Planner / Senior Transport Planner

At Milestone, we are proud to be a leading consultancy offering a complete, integrated approach to Transport Planning and Highways Design. With established offices in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, and Fleet, Hampshire, we are excited to expand our presence with a new office in Birmingham. This expansion will enhance our ability to serve a broad range of public and private sector clients, including major commercial developers across the UK. Our track record of delivering successful outcomes on high-profile projects showcases our expertise in development transport planning, S278/38 highways scheme design, drainage, environmental planning, and project implementation.

At the core of Milestone is our belief that our people are our greatest asset. We foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture where continuous professional development is a priority. We are committed to helping our team members grow through dedicated training, mentorship, and opportunities to innovate.

We are now seeking an experienced Transport Planner / Senior Transport Planner to join our team in Birmingham, as one of the founding members of the team. This role involves producing and reviewing high-quality report outputs, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and supporting project delivery in collaboration with internal teams and the wider project team If you are looking for a new challenge in an environment that values creativity, excellence, and career progression, we encourage you to join us at Milestone and contribute to our future success.

Main Duties:

• Preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
• Preparation of Travel Plans as and Travel Plan Coordination
• Preparation and presentation of technical data and drawings
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments using ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG
• Liaison with clients, contractors and local / national authorities, as required
• To ensure that all assigned tasks / jobs are delivered on-time and to budget
• To check the quality and accuracy of work produced by junior team members
• Work collaboratively with the team and proactively support junior staff in developing their technical knowledge
• Support Team Leaders in the delivery of comprehensive advice to clients on Highways & Transport matters from preliminary advice / feasibility work
• Undertaking site appraisals/visits and designing surveys, through to providing input to written reports and presentational material
• Ensuring that all electronic and paper files on projects they are kept up-to-date
• Assistance with other related tasks, as required by your Team Leader
• Have an active role in growing and establishing the Birmingham Office.

Requirements

Education/ Experience:

• Degree in applicable subject; Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering
•  2-5 years of experience of UK Transport Planning standards and processes
• Member of Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (MCIHT)

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Profit sharing
• Bonuses
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Casual dress