Senior Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Transport Planner with over 4 years of experience. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects within a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Transport Planning and strong technical skills. The position provides hybrid work options and excellent career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in transport planning.
• Ability to produce clear reports and present confidently.
• Proactive mindset comfortable managing clients and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams and support junior colleagues.
• Develop transport assessments and travel plans.
• Collaborate on various projects across sectors.

Skills

Transport Planning

Junction Modelling

Travel Planning

Client Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Transport Planning or related subject

Job description

Job Description

OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT

We are working on an exciting opportunity with our client who are actively seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join their growing team in London. This role offers the chance to work on a wide variety of projects and take on greater responsibility.

THE HEADLINES:

Title: Senior Transport Planner

Experience required: 4+ years

Salary: £45,000–£55,000

Location: London

Hybrid working: Yes

WHO ARE THEY?

Our client are a respected consultancy, well-regarded in the market for work. Their work spans across several sectors, with a collaborative and supportive culture, they also provide excellent career development and progression.

WHO THEY ARE LOOKING FOR:

• A degree (or higher) in Transport Planning, or a related subject.
• Solid experience working in transport planning, ideally within consultancy.
• Strong technical capabilities (e.g. junction modelling, transport assessments, travel planning).
• Excellent communication skills — able to produce clear reports and present confidently.
• A proactive, commercially aware mindset, comfortable managing clients and projects.
• Someone who enjoys leading workstreams and supporting junior colleagues.

This opportunity would suit a motivated transport planner ready to step up, broaden their project portfolio, and make a real impact in London and beyond.