Principal Transport Engineer / Planner

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Winchester is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead transport planning. You will draft transport strategies and manage multiple transport schemes valued between £100k and £10m. The role requires strong project management skills and a commitment to community-focused transport environments. Join a team dedicated to improving transportation in Hampshire through innovative planning solutions.

Benefits

Flexible workplace

Inclusive environment

Interest free travel loans and discounts

Qualifications

• Strong project and programme management skills.
• Experience in developing transport strategies or delivering infrastructure improvements to roads and streets.
• A commitment to making the Local Transport Plan vision a reality.
• A deep understanding of how physical changes to streets can impact communities.
• Passion for creating healthier, more accessible transport environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning for one or more districts in Hampshire.
• Draft local and district-wide transport strategies.
• Act as client manager for over ten transport schemes annually.
• Oversee early scheme development including feasibility studies.
• Work within the Local Transport Plan framework.

Skills

Project management skills

Experience in developing transport strategies

Understanding of community impact

Passion for accessible transport environments

Job description

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Job Reference: HCC621924
Salary Range: £48,948 - £54,423 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permenant
Closing Date: 7 September 2025
Interview Date: w/c 22 September 2025

The Role:

As a Principal Transport Planner, you will lead transport planning for one or more districts in Hampshire. You’ll be responsible for drafting local and district-wide transport strategies and acting as client manager (sponsor) for a portfolio of transport schemes—typically over ten per year—ranging in value from £100k to £10m.

You’ll oversee the early development of schemes, including feasibility studies and optioneering, commissioning street designers and transport consultants as needed. Your work will span a wide variety of initiatives such as:

• Place-making and public realm improvements
• Active travel and bus priority schemes
• Healthy streets and micro-mobility projects
• Road safety, traffic management, and highway capacity enhancements
• Parking strategies and moving traffic enforcement

All projects will be delivered within the Local Transport Plan (LTP4) framework, with a strong focus on Road User Utility, Movement and Place, and Healthy Streets principles.

You’ll join the Area Strategy and Scheme Development team within Integrated Transport—a team of around 20 professionals working on approximately 100 studies and schemes annually, with a development budget of £5m and a total capital value exceeding £200m.

Note: There are three Principal Transport Planner positions available.

What you’ll do:

• Lead transport planning for one or more districts in Hampshire.
• Draft local and district-wide transport strategies.
• Act as client manager (sponsor) for over ten transport schemes annually, with values ranging from £100k to £10m.
• Oversee early scheme development, including feasibility studies and commissioning of street designers and transport consultants.
• Work within the Local Transport Plan (LTP4) framework, applying principles from Road User Utility, Movement and Place, and Healthy Streets.
• Be part of the Area Strategy and Scheme Development team (20 members), contributing to ~100 projects annually with a £5m budget and over £200m in capital value.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong project and programme management skills.
• Experience in developing transport strategies or delivering infrastructure improvements to roads and streets.
• A commitment to making the Local Transport Plan vision a reality.
• A deep understanding of how physical changes to streets and public spaces can positively impact communities.
• Passion for creating healthier, more accessible, and people-focused transport environments.

Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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