Senior Transport Planner

Access Talent Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is searching for a Transport Planner at the Associate level. The role involves preparing technical reports, managing projects, and mentoring junior team members within a multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates will have experience across various development sectors, knowledge of traffic modelling software, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary along with significant annual leave and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

25 days annual leave plus birthday and Christmas break

4% company pension contribution

Life assurance

Wellbeing package including Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience on developments across residential, commercial, and education sectors.
• Knowledge of junction and strategic traffic modelling software.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports and assessments.
• Conduct junction capacity modelling and CAD design.
• Manage projects and assist with financial aspects.
• Mentor junior team members and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in transport planning

Traffic modelling software knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Job description

((BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri)))

We are currently working with a consultancy who are looking to bring in Transport Planners from TP – Associate level. As part of their national transport planning and multidisciplinary teams—including civil engineering, landscape planning and design, and water and environmental management—we play a key role in shaping the built environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• As a Transport Planner with us, your day-to-day work will include:
• Preparing technical reports such as Access Appraisals, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and WCHARs, with support from colleagues.
• Conducting junction capacity modelling and CAD design work.
• Managing projects and assisting with financial aspects, including fee proposals and invoicing, with guidance from colleagues.
• Mentoring junior team members.
• Engaging with stakeholders, external project teams, and clients.
• Representing at meetings, public consultations, and exhibitions.
• Undertaking site visits.
• Managing your own workload with support from the team.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working on developments across sectors such as residential, commercial, and education.
• A working knowledge of traffic modelling software (junction & strategic).
• An understanding of strategic development sites and the plan-making process.
• Experience liaising with stakeholders.
• A full UK driving license.
• The Right to Work in the UK (Unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future).

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive starting salary
• Industry-leading annual leave: 25 days + your birthday + the period between Christmas and New Year + extra days for long service (up to 5 additional days)
• 4% company pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing package, including:
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Paid charity days
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential support for work, health, and life matters)
• Social events throughout the year

If you’re ready to join a supportive team that values both professional excellence and personal wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you!