Associate Transport Planner

Calibre Search; Castle Point; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A national transport consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Transport Planner to lead projects from their Billericay office. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills in transport assessments and is ready to manage teams and client relationships. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000, with options for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Currently working at Associate level within transport planning.
• Strong technical understanding in transport assessments and related fields.
• Confident in managing projects and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the delivery of transport planning projects.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to the team.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients.

Skills

Transport assessments

Travel plans

Junction modelling

Development planning

Project management

Team leadership

Job description

Associate Transport Planner

Location: Billericay (with flexibility to work from Kent or London offices)

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + flexibility for the right candidate

About the Role

A National Transport specialist is seeking an experienced Associate Transport Planner to take a leading role within their Billericay office. This is a great opportunity for someone who's been operating at Associate level for around a year or more and is ready to take real ownership of a team and projects.

You'll be stepping into a strong, well-balanced team of six. The workload is healthy and consistent, and the business is looking for someone who can confidently manage delivery, support the team, and help create capacity for continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day delivery of transport planning projects.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical input to the wider team.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Support the Associate Director in managing workflow, quality, and team performance.
• Help create capacity for business development by taking operational responsibility for projects.

About You

• You're currently working at Associate level within transport planning.
• Strong technical understanding across transport assessments, travel plans, junction modelling, and development planning.
• Confident managing projects, clients, and junior team members.
• Motivated, proactive, and ready to take ownership within a growing consultancy.

If interested in this position, but would like to find out more before applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search.

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