Transport Consultant

Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking for an exciting new challenge?

We are working with a leading independent consultancy specialising in Transport, Placemaking, and Engineering. With a growing portfolio of transport planning projects, our client is seeking a skilled transport planner to join their expanding public sector team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects that aim to create better places through excellent design.

The Role:
The successful candidate will work on a variety of multi-modal transport planning projects, with a particular focus on the public sector. They will take ownership of small to medium-sized commissions and collaborate with both public and private sector clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver transport strategies, policies, and business cases for public sector clients
• Develop and advise on funding bids, following Government Business Case guidance (Green Book and TAG)
• Engage with governance processes and navigate political environments
• Lead or contribute to bids for local government projects and frameworks
• Apply national transport policy and planning guidance to projects
• Collaborate closely with clients and present ideas effectively to both internal and external stakeholders

Key Requirements:

• Degree-level qualification (or higher) in a relevant field
• Experience working within public sector transport planning or with public sector clients
• Knowledge of the planning process in England
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Chartership with a relevant professional body is desirable but not essential

Why join?
Our client offers a vibrant, modern work environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for rapid career progression and a variety of challenging projects. The senior team is dedicated to providing mentoring, training, and personal development, ensuring you have the support needed to achieve your professional goals.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Company Share Ownership Scheme
• Private healthcare
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life assurance
• Payment of professional subscriptions