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