Associate Transport Planner - Lead Projects & Grow Talent

moveatech Limited; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Moveatech Limited is seeking an Associate Transport Planner to lead a diverse portfolio of complex transport planning projects, providing technical leadership and strategic direction. You’ll work closely with clients, stakeholders and colleagues to deliver high-impact solutions and develop lasting relationships.

You’ll bring significant experience in development-related transport planning, strong modelling and design expertise, and a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams while driving

Qualifications

• You’re an experienced transport planner who combines strong technical expertise with the confidence and ambition to lead.
• You’ll be comfortable taking ownership, making decisions and building relationships — whether you’re working with a project team, presenting to a client or representing the business in a stakeholder meeting.
• You’ll bring:
• Significant experience in development-related transport planning
• Strong technical expertise across transport modelling, analysis and highway design
• A proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to build strong, long-term client relationships
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying and developing opportunities
• Chartered status, or active progress towards chartership, with a relevant professional body

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile projects – take ownership of multiple complex transport planning commissions from inception through to delivery.
• Shape technical solutions – provide expert direction, challenge and oversight across modelling, analysis and technical deliverables.
• Influence strategic decisions – use your technical expertise to develop practical advice aligned with planning policy, sustainability objectives and client priorities.
• Build trusted client relationships – act as a senior point of contact, representing the consultancy at meetings, negotiations and stakeholder engagements.
• Lead and inspire teams – manage project teams, promote collaboration and ensure consistently high-quality outputs.
• Develop the next generation of talent – mentor colleagues, share knowledge and support the professional development of the wider team.
• Contribute to growth – play an active role in business development through client engagement, proposals, networking and identifying new opportunities.
• Help shape the practice – contribute ideas, expertise and leadership as we continue to grow and evolve as a consultancy.

Skills

Transport modelling

Highway design

Project management

Communication

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Chartered status / progress towards CH

Job description

Moveatech Limited is seeking an Associate Transport Planner to lead a diverse portfolio of complex transport planning projects, providing technical leadership and strategic direction. You’ll work closely with clients, stakeholders and colleagues to deliver high-impact solutions and develop lasting relationships.

You’ll bring significant experience in development-related transport planning, strong modelling and design expertise, and a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams while driving