Senior Transport Planner

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd in London is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to lead a diverse portfolio of transport planning projects. You will work with clients, local authorities, developers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality planning advice from feasibility through to implementation.

The role requires strong technical capability, commercial awareness and the ability to mentor junior colleagues while contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related discipline.
• Significant experience in transport planning within consultancy or development-led environments.
• Proven track record preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and the London planning environment.
• Experience engaging with London boroughs, TfL and highway authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of TA, TS, Travel Plans and related reports.
• Develop transport strategies and access proposals for diverse developments.
• Undertake transport modelling, traffic impact analyses and capacity assessments.
• Assess proposals against NPPF, London Plan and local policies; advise on sustainable transport.
• Mentor junior planners and support business development and client relationships.

Skills

Transport planning

Project management

Client liaison

Communication skills

UK planning policy

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related

Tools

Transport modelling software

Job description

Job Description: Senior Transport Planner

Location: London, UK

Department: Transport Planning

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Reports to: Associate Director / Director of Transport Planning

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Transport Planner to join our growing team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a transport planning professional to lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of projects, working closely with clients, local authorities, developers, architects and other multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and the ability to manage projects from initial feasibility and planning strategy through to planning application, determination and implementation. They will play a key role in delivering high-quality transport planning advice, supporting business development and mentoring junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Planning and Technical Delivery

• Lead the preparation and delivery of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Framework Travel Plans and associated technical reports.
• Develop transport strategies and access proposals for residential, commercial, mixed-use and major development schemes.
• Undertake and review transport modelling, trip generation, trip distribution, junction capacity assessments and traffic impact analysis.
• Assess development proposals against relevant local and national transport planning policies, including the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), London Plan and relevant London borough Local Plan policies.
• Advise on sustainable transport, public transport accessibility, walking, cycling, parking provision, servicing, deliveries and construction logistics.
• Prepare technical responses to planning authority comments, consultation responses and requests for further information.
• Support the preparation of planning applications, appeals and public inquiries where required.
• Ensure all technical outputs are accurate, commercially appropriate and delivered to a consistently high standard.

Project and Client Management

• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring delivery to agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Liaise directly with clients, local authorities, Transport for London (TfL), the Greater London Authority (GLA), highway authorities and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal and external project teams, including planners, architects, engineers, environmental consultants and developers.
• Identify project risks, resolve technical challenges and provide practical, commercially focused solutions.
• Monitor project fees, budgets, resources and deadlines, reporting progress to senior management.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to repeat business and long-term client partnerships.

Business Development and Team Leadership

• Support the preparation of fee proposals, tenders, scopes of work and technical submissions.
• Identify opportunities for new projects and contribute to the growth of the transport planning team.
• Represent the business at client meetings, industry events and professional networking opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior transport planners, reviewing their work and helping develop their technical and professional capabilities.
• Promote best practice, technical consistency and continuous improvement across project delivery.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline.
• Significant relevant experience in transport planning, ideally within a consultancy or development-led environment.
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and the development management process, with practical experience of the London planning environment.
• Experience engaging with London boroughs, TfL and other relevant transport and highway authorities.
• Good understanding of transport modelling, traffic impact assessment, sustainable transport principles and development access design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Demonstrable project management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing client relationships and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Commercial awareness, including an understanding of project budgets, fee proposals and resource management.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Transport Planning Society (TPS), Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) or Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Professional accreditation or chartership, or working towards chartership.
• Experience with transport modelling and analysis software, such as junction modelling tools, strategic transport models or GIS applications.
• Experience supporting planning appeals, public inquiries and negotiations with planning and highway authorities.
• Experience working on large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use or regeneration developments in London.
• A developing network of client and industry contacts within the London property and development sector.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be proactive, commercially-minded and comfortable taking ownership of projects. They will demonstrate sound technical judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to engage with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

They will also be a collaborative team player who can balance competing priorities, mentor colleagues and contribute positively to the development of the wider business.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on a varied portfolio of projects across London and the wider UK.
• Career progression towards Associate Director and senior leadership positions.
• Support for professional development, training and chartership.
• A collaborative working environment with exposure to clients, developers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexible working arrangements, subject to business and project requirements.