Senior Transport Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport planning consultancy in Gatwick is seeking a Senior / Associate Transport Planner to lead projects and mentor junior team members. This role offers a competitive salary along with numerous benefits including a bonus scheme, pension support, and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years’ experience as a Transport Planner and be knowledgeable in relevant software and tools. A clean driving licence and a Master’s degree in Transport Planning are desirable, making this a fantastic opportunity for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension

Professional membership support

Gym membership

On-site breakfast

Cycle-to-work scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Qualifications

• At least four years’ experience as a Transport Planner in either the public or private sector.
• Knowledge of relevant software applications.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium-sized projects from inception to completion.
• Attend client meetings and liaise with local authorities.
• Mentor and support junior planners within the team.

Skills

Experience as a Transport Planner

Knowledge of TEMPro, ARCADY, PICADY, LinSig, TRICS, and Excel

Mentorship ability

Education

Master’s Degree in Transport Planning

Job description

Overview

Job Title : Senior / Associate Transport Planner

Location : Gatwick (with flexibility for 1 day WFH and 1 day in London)

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected and rapidly expanding transport planning consultancy in their search for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior or Associate Transport Planner to join their busy team in Gatwick.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Transport Planner looking to take the next step in their career, leading a variety of projects, liaising with clients and local authorities, and contributing to the continued success of a dynamic and growing transport planning team.

The Role

• Lead small to medium-sized projects from inception to completion.
• Support and contribute to larger-scale projects.
• Attend client meetings and liaise with local authorities and external consultants.
• Work closely with the consultancy’s multi-disciplinary team.
• Mentor and support junior planners within the team.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have :

• At least four years’ experience as a Transport Planner in either the public or private sector (flexibility on level of experience considered).
• Knowledge and experience of relevant software such as TEMPro, ARCADY, PICADY, LinSig, TRICS, and Excel.
• A Master’s Degree in Transport Planning (desirable but not essential).
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIHT, CILT – desirable but not essential).
• A full clean driving licence.

Remuneration & Benefits

In return for your dedication, you’ll enjoy an excellent remuneration and benefits package, including :

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Pension
• Professional membership support
• Gym membership
• On-site breakfast and refreshments
• Cycle-to-work and tech-scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance

You’ll also benefit from tailored training and professional development opportunities designed to help you achieve your career goals.

If you’re a driven Transport Planner looking to take on a new challenge with a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.