Senior/Principal Transport Planner

Strata Construction Consulting; Aylesford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design engineering firm in Aylesford seeks a Senior/Principal Transport Planner. This role involves advising clients on transport solutions, managing junior staff, and engaging in business development. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 4 years of experience in transport planning, alongside skills in transport modelling tools. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare scheme

Life insurances

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a transport planning role.
• Interest in sustainability, infrastructure, design and/or planning.
• Familiarity with current planning/transport policy and design guidance.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on transport and highways to enable sustainable development.
• Delegating some work to others and providing feedback.
• Producing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and other reports.

Skills

Advising clients on transport and highways

Good communication skills

Team engagement

Education

Degree qualification in relevant subject

Tools

Excel

Junctions

Linsig

TEMPro

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior/Principal Transport Planner

Kent

Salary: Excellent remuneration package available

Our client are an award winning practice of Design Engineers in transport, highways, flood risk and drainage matters. They advise developers, housebuilders, town planners, architects and local authorities on a wide range of projects from small campsites to entire Garden Villages.

They punch above their weight as an SME and are proud to be supporting some of the largest developments in the South East.

Due to their incredibly busy forward workload, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic transport planner to come on board and assist in project delivery.

This company are an Employee Owned Trust structure, giving employees a direct stake in the company’s growth and success.

They are looking for someone who works well in a small team and can engage with our clients and other professionals. You would both supervise junior staff and receive appropriate support from senior management, with a view to developing your experience and skills.

Your key responsibilities would be:

• Advising clients on transport and highways to enable sustainable development
• Delegating some work to others and providing feedback
• Representing C&A at site visits, client meetings and public consultations
• Producing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and other reports
• Carrying out transport modelling tasks to support the above
• Develop relationships with clients and fellow professionals to assist in business development

Role Requirements

• Degree qualification in relevant subject
• Interest in sustainability, infrastructure, design and/or planning
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a transport planning role
• Familiarity with current planning/transport policy and design guidance
• Modelling experience with Excel, Junctions, Linsig and TEMPro
• Other useful experience could include GIS, graphics and design using AutoCAD
• Good communication skills and ability to engage with team members and clients
• The role would be based in our Aylesford office and would require some travel. We are happy to discuss hybrid working arrangements.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, company bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave, pension scheme and contributions, private healthcare scheme, life insurances, paid professional subscriptions and staff social events.