Senior Transport Planner

Bennett & Game Recruitment; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy in Oxfordshire seeks a Senior Transport Planner to lead and deliver transport planning projects. The role involves preparing assessments, liaising with authorities, and mentoring junior team members. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience in transport or development planning. This position offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

5% Pension contribution

Private health care

Holiday flexibilities

Training and career development

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years' experience in transport planning or development planning.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and guidance.
• Ability to manage projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver transport planning and development planning projects.
• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with local authorities, clients, architects and internal teams.

Skills

Transport planning

Project management

Communication skills

Industry software proficiency

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related discipline

Tools

Junctions

LinSig

TRICS

Job description

Senior Transport Planner Oxfordshire

We are seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join a respected and growing engineering consultancy operating across infrastructure, development planning, and the built environment. This is a key role for an experienced Transport Planner looking to take ownership of projects, support junior team members, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team on a variety of schemes across the region. The position offers excellent technical exposure, long‑term progression, and a supportive environment where high‑quality work and professional development are valued.

Senior Transport Planner Position Remuneration

• Competitive salary (negotiable and dependent upon experience)
• ?Bonus
• 5% Contribution towards a personal pension scheme
• Private health care and Death in Service benefit
• Holiday, 25 days + BH + option to bank, buy or sell holiday
• Training and continued career development
• Flexible working
• Other company benefits to be discussed upon interview

Senior Transport Planner Position Overview

• Lead and deliver transport planning and development planning projects across residential, commercial, and mixed‑use schemes

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and supporting documentation for planning applications

• Undertake junction capacity modelling using PICADY, ARCADY, LINSIG or similar

• Support and mentor junior planners, ensuring technical quality

• Liaise with local authorities, clients, architects and internal engineering teams

• Contribute to fee proposals, work planning and project delivery

• Ensure all work is compliant with current guidance including NPPF, DMRB and local transport policy

Senior Transport Planner Position Requirements

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related discipline

• Minimum 4+ years' experience in transport planning or development planning

• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and guidance

• Proficient in industry software such as Junctions, LinSig and TRICS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage projects independently

• Chartered or working towards professional accreditation (CIHT, TPS or ICE) advantageous