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Who we are

We are a passionate group of people who specialise in delivering transport planning solutions that fulfil, or enhance, the development ambitions of our clients. As a small and well-organised company we are able to maintain a highly client-focussed approach, whilst offering many years of experience gained at the largest transport planning and multi-disciplinary engineering consultancies.

Jasmin Rema
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Jasmin Rema
BSc (Hons) Geography
Position: Graduate Transport Planner

Jasmin started at Hub Transport Planning in November 2023 as a Graduate Transport Planner, her first full time role since leaving Durham University with a BSc (Hons) in Geography.

At Hub, Jasmin works on travel plans, transport appraisals, transport assessments and junction modelling to help our clients secure planning permission for their proposed developments.

Previously Jasmin had several internships which involved assessing legislation and public policy to help clients meet their sustainability goals.

Outside of work, Jasmin enjoys hiking, playing football and volunteering at her local mosque, as well as learning how to crochet!

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Bailey Halls Backler
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Bailey Halls Backler
Master of Planning MPlan
Position:  Transport Planner

Bailey joined Hub Transport Planning in October 2023 as a Transport Planner. He prepares and develops reports such as Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans for clients’ proposed developments, to help secure planning permission.

Bailey previously worked at Stantec UK's Bristol office as a Graduate Transport Planner. He has a master’s degree in planning, is a licentiate member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and is working towards chartered status.

Bailey is fascinated by how places are linked together and how public transport shaped our towns and cities throughout history, so transport planning is definitely the right career for him!

In his spare time Bailey enjoys keeping fit, plays volleyball for his local team and is a big fan of live music.

 

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Eleanor Stickler
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Eleanor Stickler
BSc (Hons) Geography
Position: Graduate Transport Planner

Eleanor started at Hub in August 2023 after completing a Geography degree at the University of Gloucestershire.

Eleanor did work experience in transport planning while at uni and knew it was the career for her!

She’s supports the Hub team on providing excellent service to our clients, with projects including transport statements, transport modelling and designing site access maps.

Outside of work, Eleanor can usually be found with a book in her hand and dabbling in creative activities such as knitting and pottery.

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Gerard McKinney
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Gerard McKinney 
BA (Hons) MSc CMILT 
Position: Director
t. 0121 661 4871
e. gerard@hubtransportplanning.co.uk

Gerard has over 30 years in the field of transport planning consultancy and worked for several major transport planning consultancies before joining Hub Transport Planning as a Director in 2007. 

Gerard has specialised in supporting commercial development planning projects for about 24 years and his experience covers residential, retail, employment, and leisure developments. 

Gerard’s extensive experience covers traffic data collection and analysis, traffic modelling, transport assessment, travel planning, site evaluation and access appraisals, preliminary design work, S106 negotiation, public consultation, public inquiry, and due diligence work. 

Outside of work, Gerard enjoys participating in several sports including squash, racketball, golf and cycling; he also enjoys reading and following Birmingham City.

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James Parker
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James Parker 
BSc (Hons) MSc (Eng) MCIHT MILT
Position: Director
t. 0121 661 4870
e. james@hubtransportplanning.co.uk

James has over 25 years in the field of transport planning consultancy, working for several major transport planning consultancies before forming Hub Transport Planning in 2006. 

After starting with a local authority, James has since specialised in supporting commercial development projects, gaining experience in all aspects of transport planning including site evaluation and access appraisals, Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, as well as public consultation and public inquiry work. 

Outside of work, James is a keen golfer, enjoys cooking (and the odd glass of wine), spending time with his family, and following Exeter City FC.

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Lisa McKinney
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Lisa McKinney 
Position: Office & Accounts Manager

Lisa ensures the smooth running of the Hub and is the first point of contact for the office.

Her vast range of responsibilities include: payroll, accounts, invoicing, and administrative support for the team.

Lisa has 20 years’ experience of working in office environments, including Halcrow engineering consultancy.

Out of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her two grown up children, gardening, travelling, theatre trips and watching a good TV series!

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Neil Bateman
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Neil Bateman
Position: Principal Consultant 

Neil joined Hub Transport Planning as Senior Transport Planner in October 2023 and was promoted to Principal Consultant in January 2024. He primarily works on transport assessments for land development clients and supports on projects in the renewable energy sector.

Neil previously worked as a senior transport planner at Stantec, where he was part of the movement and technology team and was involved in construction and delivery impact, renewable energy project development and public transport strategy and implementation.

Neil was attracted to Hub by our friendly and small, close-knit team. When he’s not working, Neil can be found with his two young children and helping at his local church as a Church of England lay reader.

 

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