Senior Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner – Development Planning

Location:

London (Hybrid) The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join a growing Development Planning team in London. You'll play a key role in delivering transport planning advice for a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, education, healthcare, and regeneration projects across the capital and wider UK.

Working alongside developers, architects, planners, and local authorities, you'll lead the preparation of technical transport documents, provide strategic advice throughout the planning process, and mentor junior members of the team. This role offers excellent career progression, the chance to work on high-profile developments, and the opportunity to make a real impact on the built environment.

• Lead the delivery of transport planning projects from inception through to planning approval.
• Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Delivery & Servicing Plans, Construction Logistics Plans, and other supporting transport documents.
• Undertake transport impact assessments and junction capacity analysis using industry-standard software.
• Liaise with local authorities, clients, architects, and multidisciplinary design teams throughout the planning process.
• Attend client meetings, design team meetings, and planning negotiations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduate and consultant-level transport planners.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and client expectations to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support business development activities by preparing fee proposals and identifying new opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Keep up to date with transport policy, planning legislation, and industry best practice, particularly within London boroughs and Transport for London (TfL) guidance.

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for development planning.

You’ll ideally have:

• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Planning, or a related discipline.
• Around 5+ years’ experience within transport planning, with a strong focus on development planning.
• Experience preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans.
• Knowledge of the UK planning system and relevant transport guidance, including National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), Manual for Streets, and TfL guidance.
• Experience using transport modelling and junction assessment software such as Junctions 10 (ARCADY/PICADY), Lin Sig, TRICS, and AutoCAD (desirable).
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and client-facing experience.
• Working towards or holding Chartered status (CIHT, TPS, ICE, or equivalent) would be advantageous.

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Full support towards Chartership.
• Structured career progression with opportunities to progress into Associate level.
• Ongoing technical training and leadership development.
• A collaborative, social, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to work on landmark developments across London and the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Transport Planner looking to take ownership of high‑profile development planning projects while developing their leadership skills within a well‑established and growing consultancy. You'll be trusted with client relationships, supported in your professional development, and given a clear pathway for future progression.