Transport Planner; Development Planning

Position: Transport Planner (Development Planning)
Transport Planner - Development Planning & Transport Consultancy

Location:

London / Surrey
Salary:  £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
Type:  Full-Time | Permanent

I'm working with an established and growing  transport planning and infrastructure consultancy  that is looking to add an experienced  Transport Planner  to its team.

The consultancy works with developers, architects and local authorities across a broad range of projects, providing transport planning and highways advice from  early feasibility and site promotion through to planning, detailed design and construction .

The role would suit a Transport Planner looking to build on their consultancy experience and work on a varied portfolio of  residential, commercial, retail, leisure, education, healthcare, industrial and mixed-use developments .

The Role

You'll be involved in delivering transport planning projects across the development lifecycle, working closely with clients, local authorities and wider project teams.

Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing  Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
Preparing  Travel Plans  and other transport-related management plans
Undertaking transport and highway feasibility studies
Assessing the transport implications of proposed developments
Supporting planning applications and development proposals
Undertaking traffic and junction capacity assessments
Using industry-standard modelling and analysis tools including  TRICS, Junctions, ARCADY, PICADY, Lin Sig and TEMPRO
Supporting access, junction and highway design proposals
Undertaking parking assessments and reviews
Providing advice on sustainable transport and active travel
Supporting the development of transport strategies for larger development and master planning projects
Liaising with clients, local authorities, highways officers and other consultants
Contributing to project meetings and helping to develop practical solutions to transport and planning issues

There is also scope to gain exposure to related areas including  highway infrastructure design, road safety and active travel , depending on your interests and experience.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with experience within a  transport planning consultancy , ideally with a background in development planning.

You'll ideally have:
Experience preparing  Transport Assessments / Statements

Experience with  Travel Plans
Good understanding of the UK planning and development process
Experience assessing development-related transport impacts
Familiarity with  TRICS and junction modelling software
Good report-writing and analytical skills
Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and stakeholders
The ability to manage your own workload and meet project deadlines
A relevant degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Planning or a related discipline

We're open to candidates from  Transport Planner through to Senior Transport Planner level , depending on experience.

What's On Offer?

£35,000 - £45,000 DOE
Hybrid and flexible working
Varied development planning projects across the UK
Exposure to  residential, commercial, retail, leisure, education, healthcare, industrial and mixed-use schemes
Opportunity to work across both transport planning and wider infrastructure projects
Professional development and support towards relevant qualifications
A collaborative, technically focused consultancy environment
Opportunity to work closely with experienced senior transport planners and directors
Clear scope for career progression
Strong client exposure and involvement throughout the project lifecycle

If you're a  Transport Planner  looking for a role where you can work on varied development projects and continue developing your technical and client-facing experience, I'd be keen to speak…