Senior Transport Planner

Pertemps; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An employee-owned consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner in London to deliver high-value projects across diverse sectors. You'll lead a team, influence strategic decisions, and engage with major clients, while benefiting from award-winning training and unique operational perks, like luxury holiday lodges.

Benefits

Year-end tax-efficient bonuses

Access to luxury holiday lodges

Award-winning training and development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a transport planning consultancy role.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholder expectations.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Manage project delivery and communication with clients.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to juniors.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Transport modelling

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

JUNCTIONS

LinSig

Job description

Senior Transport Planner
Location: London
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (Dependent on Experience)


Are you an experienced transport planner looking to take the next step in your career? A unique opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK’s leading employee-owned consultancies, known for its innovative approach, inclusive culture, and impactful work across the built environment.


About the Role


As a Senior Transport Planner, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering complex, high-value projects across a broad range of sectors—including residential, industrial, healthcare, mixed-use town and city centre developments, and energy infrastructure. Project values range from under £10,000 to over £100,000.


This is a chance to lead and mentor a growing team, influence strategic decisions, and work directly with major clients such as Peel, Bruntwood, and a diverse portfolio of developers and landowners.


Why Join?

• Employee-Owned: Share in the success of the business with year-end tax-efficient bonuses.
• Exciting Project Diversity: Work on high-profile, cross-sector projects of varying scale.
• Outstanding Benefits: Enjoy unique perks including access to luxury holiday lodges.
• Career Growth: Benefit from award-winning training and development.
• Platinum Employer: Proudly accredited as Investors in People – Platinum, a distinction achieved by less than 1% of companies.

About the Company


With over 300 professionals across 14 offices nationwide, this consultancy focuses exclusively on the built environment. Their London office is home to a close-knit team of six transport planners—from graduates to senior leaders—offering a collaborative and supportive working environment.


Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and inputs into Environmental Statements.
• Manage project delivery, ensuring clear communication and effective resource planning.
• Represent the consultancy at client, design team, and planning authority meetings.
• Contribute to masterplanning and site access strategies across all modes of transport.
• Uphold the company’s Quality Management System across all workstreams.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in a relevant discipline, with active pursuit of a professional qualification.
• Proven experience in a transport planning consultancy role.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholder expectations.
• Commercial awareness, including an understanding of project budgeting and finances.
• Proficiency in transport modelling and analysis software, such as JUNCTIONS, LinSig, or equivalents.