Principal Transport Planner

Calibre Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport planning consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to spearhead significant projects such as Battersea Power Station. The role demands an experienced professional responsible for overseeing transport assessments, managing teams, and engaging with clients. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant field and have over 8 years of experience in transport planning. Excellent communication skills and knowledge of UK planning policies are essential. This offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment leading multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in transport planning consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and local processes.
• Proven track record in delivering transport planning support.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of transport assessments and statements.
• Act as key contact for developers and local authorities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.

Skills

Transport planning

Junction modelling software

Client relations

Mentorship

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

LINSIG

ARCADY

PICADY

Job description

A Transport Planning and Highway Engineering specialist consultancy is looking for a Senior/Principal Transport Planner in their Central London office. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most recognisable projects in Greater London such as Battersea Power Station and London Pavilion.

You will be taking a leading role in a team of 20, managing these strategic projects, leading junior transport planners and working with the senior leadership team to develop client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Project Delivery

• Lead the preparation and review of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and Technical Notes
• Provide expert transport planning input to support planning applications and development-led schemes
• Undertake and oversee junction capacity assessments and traffic modelling (e.g. ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG, TEMPro)
• Review highway and access designs to ensure compliance with local authority and national guidance
• Advise on active travel, public transport and sustainable transport strategies
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to programme and budget

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for developers, architects, planners and local authorities
• Attend and lead design team meetings, planning meetings and public consultations
• Support negotiations with highway authorities and planning officers
• Contribute to fee proposals, scopes of work and business development activities

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate transport planners
• Review technical outputs and ensure high-quality, commercially aware delivery
• Support the development of internal best practice and technical standards

Essential Requirements

• Degree (or postgraduate qualification) in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline
• Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in a development planning or transport planning consultancy
• Proven track record delivering transport planning support for planning applications
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, highways guidance and local authority processes
• Experience preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
• Competence in junction modelling software (e.g. LINSIG, ARCADY, PICADY)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident client-facing professional with commercial awareness
• Ability to manage workloads, deadlines and junior staff effectively

If interested in this position, but would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

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