Associate Transport Planner

Pertemps; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in central London is seeking an experienced Associate Transport Planner to lead exciting projects. The ideal candidate will manage transport assessments and engage with clients while providing mentorship to junior staff. This role offers a hybrid working model, generous annual bonuses, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Generous annual bonus

Professional memberships paid

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing transport planning projects.
• Familiarity with design standards, including junction and access design.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to lead and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and contributions to Environmental Statements.
• Managing resources and project delivery from start to finish.
• Engaging directly with clients, design teams, and local authorities.
• Providing mentorship and technical support to junior team members.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Strong communication skills

Project management

Client-facing experience

Leadership ability

Job description

Associate Transport Planner – London
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 (DOE)

Are you an experienced Transport Planner ready to take the next step in your career? We're working with a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy that’s expanding its dynamic transport planning team. They're on the lookout for an Associate-level professional to lead exciting residential, commercial, and industrial development projects.

This role is based in central London, supporting the wider team in Billericay, and is ideal for either:

- A current Associate Transport Planner seeking a new challenge, or
- A strong Principal Transport Planner ready to step up.

What you’ll be doing:

- Leading the delivery of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and contributions to Environmental Statements
- Managing resources and project delivery from start to finish
- Engaging directly with clients, design teams, and local authorities
- Supporting masterplanning and access strategies for developments (200–1000+ units)
- Providing mentorship and technical support to junior team members
- Ensuring work aligns with design standards and internal quality systems

What we’re looking for:

- Proven experience managing transport planning projects
- Strong communication skills and client-facing experience
- Familiarity with design standards, including junction and access design
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to lead and motivate others

Why join this consultancy?

- Hybrid working model and flexible hours (37.5-hour week)
- Generous annual bonus through Employee Ownership Trust
- Annual salary reviews each July
- Paid overtime or TOIL options
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with service
- Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
- Professional memberships paid
- Access to the You at Work benefits platform
- Season ticket loan, learning & development support – and more!