Highways Planner

Transport Planner

Location:

Hampshire

Hours:

Monday to Friday, Flexible Opportunity with Core Hours Required
Salary:
Competitive - The above is Illustrative only.
Holiday: 32 days including bank holidays, Increasing with length of service.
Sector:
Civil Engineering, Highway Planning

Our client is a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in transport planning, travel planning, and civil and structural engineering services. The business has grown steadily in recent years and now operates across the UK, supporting both public and private sector clients on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects. They are known for delivering practical, high-quality solutions from early feasibility through to detailed design and project delivery, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and client-focused outcomes.

With an experienced and technically strong team, the company provides end-to-end support, combining commercial awareness with in-depth knowledge of current legislation and industry standards. Our client places a strong emphasis on communication, long-term relationships, and continuous improvement, underpinned by their core values of customer focus, openness, results, and excellence. They have built a solid reputation for delivering reliable and innovative engineering solutions that enable successful development across a diverse portfolio of projects nationwide.

Position Duties

Manage and deliver small to medium transport planning projects, including budget and time management
Prepare, review, and occasionally approve technical reports such as Transport Statements, Technical Notes, Travel Plans, and Access Appraisals
Prepare more detailed reports, including Transport Assessments and Modelling Notes
Undertake access appraisals, design access options, and review planning drawing requirements (visibility splays, vehicle tracking, access design)
Apply transport policy, design guidance, and local planning regulations to projects
Conduct site visits independently and provide professional opinions to inform scheme development
Attend and contribute to project team, client, Local Highway Authority, and public consultation meetings
Identify and propose mitigation measures to address highway capacity and active travel issues
Liaise with clients, planners, architects, and highway officers, maintaining professional working relationships
Prepare fee proposals for projects and contribute to larger project proposals
Support business development initiatives and attend networking events as required
Assist colleagues in marketing initiatives, maintaining client satisfaction and quality standards
Provide guidance and support to other team members as required
Work effectively both independently and collaboratively within the team
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality management systems (QMS)

Position Requirements

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
Ideally working towards membership of a relevant professional organisation
At least 2 years' experience in transport planning
Proficiency in AutoCAD, TRICS, and transport modelling software
Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports such as Transport Statements, Technical Notes, Travel Plans, and Access Appraisals
Experience preparing more detailed documents such as Transport Assessments and Modelling Notes
Experience managing small to medium-sized projects, including budget and time management
Experience working with local authorities, architects, and planners
Experience undertaking site visits and providing professional opinions
Experience preparing fee proposals for small to medium projects and contributing to larger projects
Experience supporting business development, marketing initiatives, and networking events
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritise workload, work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Competence with computer-based systems, including Microsoft Office
Ability to apply national and local transport policy and design guidance appropriately
Ability to undertake access appraisals, design access options, and review planning drawing requirements (visibility splays, vehicle tracking, access design)
Understanding of trip generation, distribution, and mitigation measures for capacity or active travel improvements
Ability to attend and contribute to client, project team, and Local Highway Authority meetings
Professional judgement to contribute to early-stage scheme development
Problem-solving skills and adaptability to support colleagues and cover project responsibilities
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders
Commitment to confidentiality, professional conduct, and company policies

Position Remuneration

5-hour workdays with flexible working hours, with a core hour requirement allowing for lifestyle and work life balance
24 days annual leave, increasing with length of service plus 8 bank holidays
Day off on your birthday if it falls on a…