Senior Transport Planner

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy in East Hagbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner. This role involves leading and delivering complex transport planning projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with UK planning policies. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years' experience in transport planning, a relevant degree, and proficiency in industry software like Junctions and LinSig. The position offers a flexible working environment, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

5% Contribution towards a personal pension scheme

Private health care

25 days holiday + BH

Training and career development

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years' experience in transport planning or development planning.
• Chartered or working towards professional accreditation (CIHT, TPS or ICE) advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage projects independently

Strong understanding of UK planning policy and guidance

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