An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Transport Planner to contribute to a diverse range of projects, with an initial focus on supporting planning commitments. The right candidate will work across multiple transport planning projects, helping to shape high-quality, development-led solutions. The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified (in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related field) and possess significant experience in development-focused transport planning.

Our client is looking for a proactive professional with strong project management capabilities, able to deliver and oversee projects across various scales for both public and private sector clients with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—are essential, as you will be expected to clearly present and articulate ideas to colleagues, clients and external stakeholders.

Company Benefits:

Competitive salary
25 Days annual leave plus the ability to purchase additional days
Hybrid working arrangements
Private healthcare
Cycle to Work Scheme
Payment of professional subscriptions
Membership of group pension scheme
Life Assurance

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans
Conduct access feasibility studies and design solutions
Apply relevant transport and street design guidance, such as LTN 1/20, DMRB, and Manual for Streets
Provide expert advice on transport and development planning matters
Manage and deliver projects on time and within budget
Work on a range of project scales, from small developments to large infrastructure schemes
Ensure high-quality outputs and effective stakeholder engagement
Support and lead project teams, ensuring smooth coordination and workflow
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders
Clearly communicate ideas, strategies and solutions in both written reports and presentations
Represent the consultancy at meetings and public consultations as required
Mentor, train and support junior staff in their professional development
Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices within the team
Lead or contribute to bid writing and the preparation of financial proposals
Identify new business opportunities and support client development efforts
Utilise and apply industry-specific software such as Junctions 9, LinSig, and AutoCAD
Stay up to date with emerging trends and best practices in transport planning

Experience and Skills Requirements:

Extensive experience in development-focused transport planning
Proven track record in producing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans
Strong experience in access feasibility studies and design
Knowledge and practical application of design guidance, including LTN 1/20, DMRB, and Manual for Streets
Comprehensive understanding of the planning process in England
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships
Ability to mentor, manage, and train junior staff
Experience in bidding and preparing financial proposals
Strong project management capabilities
Solid technical background, with proficiency in industry-specific software (ideally including Junctions 9, LinSig, and AutoCAD)

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.