Senior Transport Planner

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

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner for their Southampton office. This role involves managing complex transport projects, preparing planning assessments, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will have consultancy experience, knowledge of UK transport policies, and excellent client communication skills. A competitive salary of £40,000 - £60,000 is offered along with a benefits package including a bonus scheme, flexible working, and 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.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport planning policy.
• Technical experience with junction design and modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex transport planning projects.
• Prepare Transport Statements and Assessments.
• Advise on sustainable transport applications.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Knowledge of UK transport policy

Project management skills

Client communication

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