Senior Transport Planner

Carrington West; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport consultancy in Southampton is looking for a Senior Transport Planner to deliver innovative transport solutions for development projects. You will prepare transport assessments, engage with stakeholders, and mentor junior staff. This role offers a competitive salary, a flexible benefits package, and opportunities for career progression toward Principal Transport Planner. Hybrid working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Generous annual leave

Ongoing professional development support

Clear career progression pathway

Qualifications

• Experience within a transport consultancy, ideally focused on development planning.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, transport policy, and industry best practice.
• Competence with transport planning and modelling tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to manage multiple projects effectively, meeting deadlines and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver transport assessments, travel plans, and feasibility studies.
• Provide technical input on the design and appraisal of transport infrastructure.
• Liaise with developers and local authorities for smooth project execution.
• Use industry-standard software to model traffic impacts.
• Guide and mentor junior colleagues in development planning.

Skills

Transport consultancy experience

Knowledge of planning legislation

Competence with planning tools

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Tools

TRICS

LinSig

Junctions

Job description

Overview

Senior Transport Planner - Development Planning - Southampton

Are you looking to take the next step in your transport planning career? As a Senior Transport Planner specialising in Development Planning, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative transport solutions that support new developments and shape sustainable growth across Southampton and the wider region. This is an opportunity to work on projects that directly influence how communities live, work, and travel.

You'll be part of a leading consultancy with a strong track record in development planning. The team is collaborative, forward-thinking, and supportive, giving you the chance to work on diverse and challenging projects across residential, commercial, and regeneration schemes. Here, you'll be trusted to make an impact while continuing to progress your career.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver transport assessments, travel plans, and feasibility studies to support planning applications.


• Provide technical input on the design and appraisal of transport infrastructure.


• Liaise with developers, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure projects run smoothly.


• Use industry-standard software such as TRICS, LinSig, and Junctions to model traffic impacts and propose solutions.


• Guide and mentor junior colleagues, sharing your expertise in development planning.

Requirements

• Experience within a transport consultancy, ideally focused on development planning.


• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, transport policy, and industry best practice.


• Competence with transport planning and modelling tools.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.


• The ability to manage multiple projects effectively, meeting deadlines and client expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary alongside a flexible benefits package, including generous annual leave and pension contributions.


• Ongoing professional development support.


• Hybrid working arrangements, enabling you to balance office collaboration in Southampton with home working.


• Clear pathway to career progression with structured development opportunities toward Principal Transport Planner and beyond.

If you're ready to make your mark as a Senior Transport Planner in Development Planning, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take your next career step forward in Southampton.

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on 07889 214 154 for more information.

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