Senior Transport Planner

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

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Exeter is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to manage diverse transport projects and mentor junior colleagues. The role offers ownership of various projects, client representation, and technical oversight, all within a hybrid working environment. With competitive compensation of £40,000 - £50,000 and strong career progression opportunities, this position is perfect for experienced transport planners looking to contribute to impactful infrastructure developments.

Benefits

Profit-related bonus scheme

Minimum 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Pension contributions and life cover

Private health scheme

Flexible benefits pot

ICE-accredited training scheme

Qualifications

• Around 5-10 years’ relevant experience in transport planning.
• Experience in public consultations and negotiations.
• MSc in Transport Planning desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong knowledge of highway design guidance

Mentoring junior colleagues

Client relationship management

Transport Assessments and Travel Plans

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geography

Tools

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

GIS

Excel

Job description

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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