Senior/Principal Transport Planner

Calibre Search; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in Guildford is looking for a Senior / Principal Transport Planner to manage and deliver key transport planning projects. The role involves leading various projects, preparing assessments, and engaging with clients and stakeholders. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, proven experience in transport planning, and strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and extensive annual leave. This opportunity is ideal for dedicated professionals aiming to shape development strategies.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

5% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus birthday leave

Private healthcare

Gym membership contribution

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning and strategy development.
• Strong understanding of transport management and infrastructure operations.
• A solid understanding of UK planning policy.

Responsibilities

• Leading and overseeing a variety of transport planning projects.
• Preparing transport assessments, impact studies, and technical reports.
• Contributing to transport and infrastructure strategies.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Transport modelling proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Client engagement abilities

Education

Relevant degree (Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning)

Tools

Industry-standard modelling tools

Job description

Senior / Principal Transport Planner

Are you an experienced Transport Planner ready to step into a senior role with a respected consultancy? We're supporting a well-established UK development and infrastructure consultancy in their search for a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join their growing team in Guildford.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead influential transport planning projects, shape development strategies, and work closely with major public and private sector clients.

The Role

As a Senior/Principal Transport Planner, you will play a key role in managing and delivering transport planning and infrastructure projects.

• Leading and overseeing a variety of transport planning projects
• Preparing transport assessments, impact studies and technical reports
• Using transport modelling tools and analysing data to develop evidence-based recommendations
• Working closely with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders
• Contributing to transport and infrastructure strategies across a diverse range of developments
• Supporting junior team members and ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard
• Providing strong project management and clear communication throughout each assignment

This is a full-time, hybrid position offering a balance of office collaboration and at-home flexibility.

About the Employer

The organisation is a UK-wide consultancy specialising in development planning, transport, and infrastructure solutions. Known for their commercially focused approach, they work on an impressive portfolio of schemes across the public and private sectors. Their teams combine technical expertise with a collaborative ethos, helping clients secure successful planning and development outcomes.

What We're Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in transport planning, transport modelling and strategy development
• Strong understanding of transport management and infrastructure operations
• Excellent communication skills for client engagement and report writing
• Proficiency with industry-standard modelling and analysis tools
• A solid understanding of UK planning policy and its practical application
• A relevant degree (Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or similar)
• Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation (desirable)

Benefits Package

The consultancy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Highly competitive salary + company-wide bonus
• 5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave + birthday leave + long-service awards
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Hybrid working for flexibility
• Private healthcare & healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym or sports club membership contribution
• Cycle to Work scheme & EV salary sacrifice
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Life assurance

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

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