Hybrid Principal Transport Planner – Development Projects

Penguin Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working from Godalming office

Company pension scheme

Professional subscriptions

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead a portfolio of UK development planning projects from feasibility through planning determination and post‑consent support. You will manage client relationships, coordinate with planning authorities and multidisciplinary teams, and guide junior team members.

The role offers hybrid working from our Godalming head office with a focus on delivering robust transport planning solutions across residential, commercial, education and

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience within UK development planning transport consultancy.
• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport planning policy, standards and guidance.
• Proven experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a range of development planning projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare, review and oversee Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Technical Notes and Access Appraisals.
• Undertake and review junction capacity assessments using Junctions 11, PICADY, ARCADY and LinSig.
• Provide technical transport planning advice to clients throughout the planning process.
• Liaise with Local Planning Authorities, Highway Authorities and other statutory consultees.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and deliverables across multiple commissions.
• Mentor and support Graduate and Consultant-level Transport Planners.
• Undertake technical reviews and maintain high standards of report quality.

Skills

Transport planning

Project management

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Transport Planning/ Civil Engineering/ Geography

Tools

Junctions 11

PICADY

ARCADY

LinSig

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead a portfolio of UK development planning projects from feasibility through planning determination and post‑consent support. You will manage client relationships, coordinate with planning authorities and multidisciplinary teams, and guide junior team members.

The role offers hybrid working from our Godalming head office with a focus on delivering robust transport planning solutions across residential, commercial, education and