Senior Transport Planner

Calibre Search; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking a Senior Transport Planner for its growing Basingstoke office. You will lead multiple development-focused transport projects, working with clients, local authorities and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver TA’s, Travel Plans and planning documents.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, opportunities to mentor junior colleagues, and a pathway to grow with a well-respected transport consultancy in the residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven background in development-focused transport planning.
• Experience preparing TA, Travel Plans and related planning documents.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport planning policy and guidance.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Excellent report writing and communication; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and delivery of TA, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and related documents.
• Support development site promotion through Local Plan processes.
• Manage transport data analysis, trip generation forecasting and capacity assessments.
• Undertake accessibility assessments and sustainable transport appraisals.
• Provide strategic transport advice on development projects.
• Contribute to masterplanning and wider development strategies.
• Act as primary client and stakeholder contact.
• Liaise with local authorities and consultees throughout the planning process.
• Manage budgets, programmes and resources.
• Review technical work and ensure quality standards.
• Identify project risks and opportunities; provide practical solutions.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Assist with fee proposals, framework submissions and business development.

Skills

Transport planning

Analytical skills

Report writing

Client management

Education

Chartered status / professional qualification in transport planning

Tools

Junctions

LinSig

Excel

ArcGIS

Job description

I'm currently working with a leading independent transport planning consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior Transport Planner to join its established and growing Basingstoke office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport planner looking to take the next step in their career with a consultancy that delivers a diverse range of development projects across the residential, commercial, education, healthcare and mixed-use sectors. The role offers the chance to lead projects, build client relationships, mentor junior colleagues and play a key part in the continued growth of a highly respected business.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Transport Planner, you'll take ownership of multiple projects from inception through to delivery, providing strategic transport planning advice to developers, landowners and private sector clients. You'll work closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver practical and innovative transport solutions that support planning applications and wider development objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Access Appraisals and supporting planning documentation.
• Support the promotion of development sites through the Local Plan process.
• Manage and review transport data analysis, trip generation forecasting and junction capacity assessments.
• Undertake accessibility assessments and sustainable transport appraisals.
• Provide strategic transport advice on a range of development projects.
• Contribute to masterplanning exercises and wider development strategies.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Liaise with local authorities and statutory consultees throughout the planning process.
• Manage project budgets, programmes and resource allocation.
• Review technical work and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Identify project risks and opportunities whilst providing practical solutions.
• Mentor and support junior members of the team.
• Assist with fee proposals, framework submissions and business development activities.

About You

To be considered for the role, you'll ideally possess:

• A proven background within development-focused transport planning.
• Experience preparing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and associated planning documents.
• Strong understanding of UK transport planning policy and guidance.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using industry software such as Junctions, LinSig and Excel.
• The ability to work independently whilst supporting wider team objectives.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach.

Desirable Experience

• Chartered status or working towards a relevant professional qualification.
• Experience managing medium to large-scale development projects.
• Knowledge of GIS software such as ArcGIS.
• Experience using transport modelling software including VISSIM, Paramics or SATURN.
• Exposure to public inquiries, hearings or expert witness work.

What's On Offer?

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance cover.
• Critical illness cover.
• Payment of professional subscriptions.
• Ongoing training and career development support.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.

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.