Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Location:

North East England (Hybrid)

Rate: GBP
30 - GBP
40 per hour (depending on experience)

Contract:

Initial 6 months

A local authority in the North East is seeking an Interim Transport Planner to support their Transport Planning team during a period of increased workload. This is an excellent opportunity for someone from a consultancy background to move into the public sector environment and play a key role in shaping development proposals across the region.

• Assess planning applications from a highways and transportation perspective, review developer submissions and provide technical advice to planning colleagues and stakeholders.
• Manage a caseload of planning applications and provide highways and transport recommendations.
• Review Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans submitted by developers.
• Assess access arrangements, visibility splays, parking provision and highway impacts.
• Support pre‑application discussions and agree on transport assessment requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and committee information for planning decisions.
• Identify opportunities for developer contributions through Section 106 agreements.
• Undertake site visits where required across the local authority area.

• Experience working within Transport Planning, ideally in a consultancy environment.
• Experience preparing or reviewing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
• Good understanding of development planning and highways considerations.
• Strong report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• Minimum of 2-3 years' relevant industry experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to gain valuable local authority experience.
• Exposure to a wide range of planning applications and development proposals.
• Immediate workload where you can add value from day one.
• Strong likelihood of contract extension.
• Supportive team environment with a mix of minor and major applications.

If you are a Transport Planner looking to broaden your experience within development management and want a contract where you can make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.