Senior Transport Planner

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

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking a Transport Planner to join their multidisciplinary team in the UK. This role involves preparing technical reports, conducting traffic modelling, and engaging stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience across sectors and a full UK driving license. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension contribution.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

25 days of annual leave + birthday + extra days

4% company pension contribution

Life assurance

Wellbeing package

Cycle2Work scheme

Paid charity days

Employee Assistance Program

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Experience working on developments in residential, commercial, and education sectors.
• Knowledge of traffic modelling software for junction and strategic planning.
• Understanding of strategic development sites and plan-making.
• Full UK driving license is required.
• Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports including Access Appraisals and Travel Plans.
• Conduct junction capacity modelling and CAD design.
• Manage projects and assist with financial aspects.
• Mentor junior team members and engage with stakeholders.
• Represent the company at public consultations and meetings.

Skills

Transport planning

Traffic modelling software

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Job description

Overview

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

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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

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• 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