Senior Transport Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport planning consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior / Associate Transport Planner to join their Gatwick office. The successful candidate will lead projects, liaise with clients and local authorities, and mentor junior planners. Ideal applicants will have a minimum of four years' experience in transport planning along with proficiency in relevant software. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package including bonuses and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• At least four years’ experience as a Transport Planner in either the public or private sector.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable).
• A full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Transport Planning experience

Knowledge of TEMPro

Knowledge of ARCADY

Knowledge of PICADY

Knowledge of LinSig

Knowledge of TRICS

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Master’s Degree in Transport Planning

Job description

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

As a Senior / Associate Transport Planner, you will:

• 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.

Interested?

For more information or to apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792 362 010 or email [e-mail]