Senior Transport Planner

Pertemps; Ebford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Exeter-based consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to take ownership of diverse transport projects. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience, a degree in Civil Engineering or Geography, and strong skills in client management. This role includes mentoring responsibilities and offers hybrid working options along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Profit-related bonus scheme

Minimum 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Pension contributions and life cover

Private health scheme

Flexible benefits pot

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ relevant experience in transport planning.
• Strong knowledge of highway design guidance and the planning system.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills for public consultations.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from day one.
• Manage client relationships and represent the consultancy publicly.
• Oversee technical work including feasibility studies and Transport Assessments.

Skills

Transport Planning

Civil Engineering

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring

Highway Design Guidance

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or related subject

MSc in Transport Planning

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

GIS

Excel

Job description

Overview

Senior Transport Planner – Exeter – £40,000 - £50,000

We’re working with a well-established Exeter-based consultancy who are looking to strengthen its Transport Planning team with the addition of a Senior Transport Planner.

You’ll be joining at a busy time, with a strong pipeline of development planning and infrastructure projects continuing well into 2026.

The role

• Take ownership of projects from day one on a wide variety of transport planning and multi-disciplinary schemes
• Manage client relationships and represent the consultancy in public consultations and negotiations with local highway authorities
• Prepare and oversee technical work, including feasibility studies, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and S106 negotiations
• Mentor junior colleagues and play a key role in supporting the long-term growth of the team

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related subject (MSc Transport Planning desirable)
• Around 5–10 years’ relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of highway design guidance (MfS, DMRB etc) and the planning system (NPPF)
• Experience using key software such as ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG, GIS and Excel

What’s on offer

• Profit-related bonus scheme
• Minimum 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contributions and life cover
• Private health scheme & enhanced parental leave
• Flexible benefits pot (gym memberships, cycle scheme, additional insurance etc)
• ICE-accredited training scheme and full support towards professional qualifications
• Hybrid and flexible working options

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious transport planner to take the next step in their career, with genuine scope for progression and the chance to contribute to high-profile projects across the South West.

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