Senior/Principal Transport planner

Calibre Search; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport planning consultancy in London is seeking a Senior / Principal Transport Planner. The role involves delivering transport planning services, leading projects, and engaging with clients across diverse development projects. Candidates should have a background in Transport Planning and skills in relevant modelling software. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Apple MacBook for remote working

Pension and life insurance

End-of-year bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills and commercial mindset.
• Collaborative work ethic and ownership of tasks.
• Membership or pursuit of CIHT or ICE.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and leading transport planning services.
• Preparing Transport Statements, Assessments, and Travel Plans.
• Conducting junction capacity modelling and signal design.

Skills

Transport Planning

Traffic Modelling

AutoCAD

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or Geography

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LinSig

AutoTrack

GIS

CorelDRAW

Job description

Senior / Principal Transport Planner

? London
? Full-time Permanent
? Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Are you an experienced Transport Planner ready to take the next step in your career?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, people-focused consultancy working across a diverse portfolio of development-led transport planning projects in the UK.
The role offers a blend of technical responsibility, client engagement, project leadership, and real input into business growth - all within a supportive, flexible, and progressive environment.

The Role

You'll be delivering and leading a range of transport planning services, including:

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  Preparation of Transport Statements, Assessments, Travel Plans, and Site Access Appraisals.
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  Travel Plan Coordinator duties.
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  Junction capacity modelling (ARCADY, PICADY).
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  Signal design and traffic modelling using LinSig.
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  Preliminary junction/access design in AutoCAD.
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  Swept Path Analysis using AutoTrack.
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  Preparing high-quality plans and graphics using GIS or CorelDRAW.
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  Supporting project management, client communications, and fee proposals.
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  Contributing to bids and wider business development activities.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with strong technical skills and a commercial mindset who enjoys working collaboratively while taking ownership of their work.
Requirements:

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  Background in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or Geography.
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  Experience in development-focused transport planning.
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  Skilled in relevant modelling and design software (ARCADY, PICADY, LinSig, AutoCAD, AutoTrack).
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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  Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
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  Membership of (or working towards) a professional body such as CIHT or ICE.

What's in It for You

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  Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
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  25 days annual leave (increasing with seniority).
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  Private medical insurance + health cash plan.
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  Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
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  Apple MacBook and all necessary tech for remote working.
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  Two-tiered pension and life insurance.
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  Cycle hire and travel loan schemes (discretionary).
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  End-of-year bonus scheme.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.