Senior/Principal Transport Planner

Strata Construction Consulting; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design engineering firm specializing in transport and infrastructure seeks a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to support a diverse range of projects in Kent. The ideal candidate will have a degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience, alongside strong modelling and communication skills. You will work closely with clients and mentor junior staff, while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive environment that values sustainability.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme and contributions

Private healthcare scheme

Paid professional subscriptions

Company bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a transport planning role.
• Familiarity with current planning/transport policy and design guidance.
• Other useful experience could include GIS, graphics, and design.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on transport and highways to enable sustainable development.
• Producing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and other reports.
• Develop relationships with clients and fellow professionals to assist in business development.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interest in sustainability

Modelling experience

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.