Senior Transport Planner

Description:

Senior Transport Planner

Our client is a well-established and growing transport planning consultancy delivering high-quality advice to private and public sector clients across the UK. They work on a broad range of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, providing pragmatic, development-led transport solutions.

The Role

Our client is seeking a Transport Planner at Consultant or Senior Consultant level to join their Surrey-based team. The role will involve leading and contributing to a wide range of development-focused transport planning projects, supporting planning applications and providing technical input from feasibility through to delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a transport planner looking to take on greater responsibility, develop client-facing skills and progress within a supportive consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and manage Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans

Undertake and review junction modelling and analysis (e.g. Junctions 9/10, LinSig, PICADY/ARCADY)

Analyse traffic, pedestrian and cycle survey data and present findings clearly

Provide transport input to planning applications and appeal work

Liaise directly with clients, local highway authorities, architects and project teams

Support and lead site feasibility studies and access strategy development

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members (Senior level)

Contribute to project management, programme delivery and fee proposals

Attend and represent the company at client and design team meetings

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline

Proven experience within a transport planning consultancy or similar environment

Good understanding of the UK planning system and development control process

Experience preparing technical transport reports for planning applications

Strong written, analytical and verbal communication skills

Desirable:

Experience with industry-standard modelling software (e.g. LinSig, AutoCAD)

Experience managing smaller projects or workstreams independently

Experience across residential and mixed-use development projects

What Our Client Offers

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Clear progression pathway to Senior and Principal levels

Support towards professional accreditation and ongoing CPD

Exposure to high-quality projects and a varied client base

Friendly, collaborative and professional working environment

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role