Senior Transport Planner

RGB Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent consultancy in Exeter is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to lead transport planning and development projects. The role involves overseeing project delivery, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the field, hold a relevant degree, and have strong communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits including a hybrid working environment and structured professional development.

Benefits

Salary circa £45,000

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Profit bonus scheme

Gold Investors in People accreditation

Flexible benefits scheme

Professional membership fees paid

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar role, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Strong working knowledge of transport planning guidance and modelling tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of transport planning and development projects.
• Prepare and review Transport Assessments and technical reports.
• Mentor junior staff and manage client relationships.

Skills

Transport planning guidance

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical report writing

Budget 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.

Responsibilities

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


• Affordable housing schemes


• Education and health sector developments


• Renewable energy and infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• 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)


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Profit bonus scheme


• 2 bonuses a year


• Gold Investors in People accreditation


• Flexible benefits scheme


• Professional membership fees paid


• Company pension scheme


• Hybrid working, modern office with free parking, and strong social culture

Team

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.