Senior Transport Planner

RGB Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join their Southampton office. The role involves managing complex transport planning projects, preparing assessments, and advising on sustainable transport. Candidates should possess senior-level consultancy experience and a strong understanding of UK transport planning policy. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £60,000, contractual bonuses, and a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements and private health insurance.

Benefits

Contractual bonus scheme

7% employer pension contribution

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Private health insurance

Agile and flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Previous consultancy experience in transport planning (senior level).
• Strong knowledge of UK transport planning policy and processes.
• Technical experience with junction design and transport modelling.
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing complex transport planning projects.
• Preparing Transport Statements, Assessments, and Travel Plans.
• Advising on sustainable transport and supporting applications.
• Mentoring junior team members and client's relationship building.
• Contributing to promotion of development sites and planning applications.

Skills

Project management

Transport planning

Client communication

Technical design knowledge

Tools

TRICS

PICADY

ARCADY

LINSIG

Job description

Overview

Senior Transport Planner — Southampton
£40,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

We're working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who are looking to grow their Southampton office with the addition of a Senior Transport Planner. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key role in a thriving team, delivering a wide variety of projects across the UK — from residential and retail schemes to education and mixed-use developments. You'll be stepping into a role with responsibility, variety, and genuine scope for progression.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing complex transport planning projects from start to finish
• Preparing Transport Statements, Assessments, Travel Plans and Parking Strategies
• Advising on sustainable transport and supporting S278/S106 applications
• Working with TRICS, PICADY, ARCADY (and ideally some knowledge of LINSIG)
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members as part of a collaborative environment
• Building relationships with clients and providing clear, commercially aware advice
• Contributing to the promotion of development sites, planning applications, and condition discharges

What we’re looking for

• Previous consultancy experience in transport planning (senior level)
• Strong knowledge of UK transport planning policy, guidance and approvals processes
• Technical experience with junction design (roundabouts/signals) and transport modelling
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing and project management skills
• Ambition to continue developing commercially while helping grow a busy regional team

What’s on offer

• £40,000 - £60,000 salary (DOE)
• Contractual bonus scheme
• 7% employer pension contribution
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private health insurance & life assurance
• Agile and flexible working arrangements

This is a great opportunity to join a growing Southampton office, work on a variety of exciting projects, and take your career to the next level with a consultancy that invests in its people