Senior Transport Planner

RGB Recruitment Ltd

Exeter

Hybrid

GBP 40,500 - 49,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

2 bonuses a year

Company pension scheme

Modern office with free parking

Structured professional development support

Job summary

An award-winning consultancy in Exeter is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to lead transport projects. Responsibilities include project delivery, client relationship management, and mentoring. Ideal candidates should have significant experience and a relevant degree. The role offers a competitive salary around £45,000 and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

Significant experience in a similar role, ideally within a consultancy environment.
Strong working knowledge of transport planning guidance and policies.
Experience managing projects, clients, and budgets.

Responsibilities

Lead role in delivering transport planning and development planning projects.
Prepare and review Transport Assessments and technical reports.
Mentor and delegate work to junior staff.

Skills

Transport planning guidance

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Relevant degree (Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography)

Tools

Junctions 10/ARCADY

LINSIG

TRICS

Job description

Overview

Senior Transport Planner – Exeter

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join an award-winning independent Civil Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy in Exeter. You’ll play a key role in leading and delivering a range of transport projects across multiple sectors, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and technicians. The consultancy has grown to over 40 professionals in recent years, delivering a wide range of projects across the South West including residential, mixed-use, education, renewable energy and more.

The Role

As a Senior Transport Planner, you’ll take a lead role in delivering transport planning and development planning projects, providing technical expertise and project management across the full lifecycle. Key responsibilities will include:

Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Transport Statements, and other technical reports.
Leading project delivery and managing client relationships, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Transport Planning and Infrastructure teams.
Mentoring and delegating work to junior staff, supporting their technical development.
Preparing fee proposals, managing budgets, and supporting business development opportunities.
Attending client, local authority, and stakeholder meetings to present and discuss transport solutions.

This is a varied role where you’ll be involved in a wide portfolio of projects, including:

Major mixed-use urban extensions
Education and health sector developments
Renewable energy and infrastructure projects

About You

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced transport planning professional who:

Has significant experience in a similar role, ideally within a consultancy environment.
Holds a relevant degree (Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related).
Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of transport planning guidance, policies, and modelling tools (e.g. Junctions 10/ARCADY, LINSIG, TRICS).
Has excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience of producing high-quality technical reports.
Has experience managing projects, clients, and budgets.
Is working towards (or already holds) chartership with CIHT, ICE, or similar (training and support provided).

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking and supportive team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and career progression. The consultancy also provides structured professional development support, including ICE/CIHT training schemes.

Salary circa £45,000 (dependent on experience)
2 bonuses a year
Gold Investors in People accreditation
Company pension scheme
Hybrid working, modern office with free parking, and strong social culture

Who Will You Be Working With?

A diverse and passionate team of engineers, technicians, and transport planners who are committed to delivering outstanding local projects. You’ll join a dynamic, growing team in Exeter, with a friendly and social culture, regular team events, and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Seniority level