Transport Planner

Position: Transport Planner (all levels)
Negotiable Fareham, England Permanent Transport  Planner Overview An  early-career Transport Planner responsible for supporting and delivering small to medium projects. You'll develop technical skills, contribute to reports and modelling, and build client-facing experience.

Requirements Degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)~2+ years' transport planning experience

Working towards professional membership (e.g. CIHT, TPS)
Knowledge of UK design guidance and planning policy

Experience with AutoCAD, TRICS and modelling tools

Strong written and verbal communication

Key Responsibilities Lead smaller projects with support from senior staff

Produce Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Technical Notes and Access Appraisals Support Transport Assessments and modelling work Undertake site visits and provide initial design input

Prepare drawings (visibility splays, tracking, access design)
Attend client, design team and LHA meetings

Support public consultations and stakeholder engagement

Contribute to fee proposals for smaller schemes

Senior Transport Planner

Reports to:

Line Manager / Team LeadOverviewA more experienced consultant leading projects, managing clients, and supporting junior staff. You'll take ownership of technical delivery and play a visible role in client relationships.

Requirements Degree (or equivalent experience)~5+ years' experience

Member of a relevant professional body Strong understanding of policy, design standards and modelling

Experience managing workload and mentoring junior staff

Key Responsibilities Lead and project manage schemes (budget, programme, delivery)
Write, review and occasionally approve technical reports

Prepare appeal documentation (Statements of Case, Common Ground)
Manage client and stakeholder relationships

Lead meetings, consultations and LHA discussions

Mentor and support junior team members

Prepare fee proposals and support bids Identify mitigation strategies for transport impacts

Principal Transport Planner

OverviewA senior technical leader responsible for project oversight, team development, and wining work. You'll combine strong technical credibility with commercial awareness.

Requirements Degree (or equivalent experience)~7+ years' experience

Chartered or professionally qualified

Strong leadership, mentoring and project management experience

Key Responsibilities Oversee and approve technical work across projects

Act as technical lead on major schemes

Prepare appeal evidence and act as expert witness where required

Manage clients and maintain high-level relationships

Lead project teams and mentor staff

Prepare and review tenders and fee proposals

Identify and secure new business opportunities

Support team strategy, KPIs and performance management

Line management responsibilities (including appraisals)
Associate Transport Planner

OverviewA senior leadership role focused on business growth, strategic delivery and team leadership. You will drive client relationships, win work, and contribute to regional/business strategy.

Requirements Degree (or equivalent experience)~9+ years' experience

Chartered membership (or equivalent)
Proven experience in business development and team leadership

Key Responsibilities Lead major projects and oversee delivery across the team Build and maintain key client relationships

Win and secure new business

Contribute to regional and company growth strategy

Lead bids, tenders and fee proposals

Mentor and develop staff at all levels

Act as expert witness where required

Manage performance, resourcing and team structure

Represent the business externally and at industry events

Core Competencies (Applies to All Levels)
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset

Collaborative approach with clients and internal teams

Commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Core Values Customer:
Deliver high-quality outcomes and build long-term relationships

Openness:
Work transparently and collaboratively

Results:
Focus on delivering value and achieving project goals

Excellence:
Maintain high standards and continuously improve