Principal / Senior Transport Planner (Development)

Matchtech; East Horsley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development and training

Pension and comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join its Development Planning team in a hybrid London/Surrey setting. The role involves leading development-focused transport planning work, liaising with clients and authorities, and guiding projects from feasibility through delivery.

Ideal candidates will have strong UK development planning experience, expertise in Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, and proficiency with TRICS/TEMPro and junction modelling tools.

Qualifications

• Strong UK development planning experience.
• Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Knowledge of TRICS, TEMPro, and junction modelling software such as Junctions, LinSig, or similar.
• Experience working with developers, consultants, architects, and local authorities.
• Strong report-writing, communication, and project management skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage client expectations.
• Collaborative approach and interest in supporting junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage development-focused transport planning projects.
• Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, access studies, and technical reports.
• Advise clients through planning and development processes, from initial site promotion to project delivery.
• Liaise with clients, planning authorities, highway authorities, and design teams.
• Manage project budgets, programmes, and resources.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• At Principal level, contribute to client development, fee proposals, and team growth.

Skills

Transport planning

Report writing

Project management

Client liaison

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

TRICS

TEMPro

Junction modelling (Junctions LinSig)

Job description

Location: Central London or Surrey / Hybrid

An established multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join its growing Development Planning team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing projects, working closely with clients and local authorities, and helping developments progress from feasibility and planning through to delivery. It would suit an established Senior Transport Planner looking to progress, or a Principal-level professional seeking a more influential role within a collaborative consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage development-focused transport planning projects.
• Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, access studies, and technical reports.
• Advise clients through planning and development processes, from initial site promotion to project delivery.
• Liaise with clients, planning authorities, highway authorities, and design teams.
• Manage project budgets, programmes, and resources.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• At Principal level, contribute to client development, fee proposals, and team growth.

Requirements

• Strong UK development planning experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans.
• Knowledge of TRICS, TEMPro, and junction modelling software such as Junctions, LinSig, or similar.
• Experience working with developers, consultants, architects, and local authorities.
• Strong report-writing, communication, and project management skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage client expectations.
• Collaborative approach and interest in supporting junior colleagues.
• Experience across residential, mixed-use, commercial, retail, or regeneration projects is advantageous.
• Professional membership of CIHT, TPS, CILT, or a similar organisation is desirable.

Package

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Hybrid working from Central London or Surrey.
• Professional development and membership support.
• Pension and comprehensive benefits package.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Exceptional Principal-level candidates with a strong technical, commercial, or business development background will be considered for an enhanced package.