Senior Transport Planner

The Construction Index Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in Southampton is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to lead projects and mentor junior staff within a collaborative environment. This role offers significant opportunities for career progression while managing diverse transport planning projects across residential and commercial sectors. Ideal candidates will possess strong transport planning knowledge and a consultancy background, aiming for independent project management.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

7% company pension contribution

Private healthcare

Flexible working options

Sociable team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a consultancy environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the development planning process crucial.
• Confidence in independent work and project delivery expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and access strategies.
• Support feasibility and masterplanning studies delivery.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Transport Planning

Project Management

Client Liaison

Team Mentorship

Education

Degree in Transport Planning or related field

Tools

Junctions 10

LINSIG

TRICS

Job description

Senior Transport Planner - Southampton
£40,000 - £52,000 + Bonus + 7% Pension + Private Healthcare
Development Planning | Career Progression | Collaborative Team Environment

I'm currently recruiting for a growing and well-respected consultancy based in Southampton, and they're looking to bring in a talented Senior Transport Planner to join their dynamic transport planning team.

If you're a Transport Planner with a few years of consultancy experience under your belt and are now looking for that next step in responsibility - managing your own projects, mentoring junior staff, and taking a lead role with clients - this is a great opportunity.

You'll be working across a wide range of development-focused transport planning projects, from residential and commercial schemes through to large-scale infrastructure developments. The company is known for its technical quality, down-to-earth culture, and genuine investment in its people.

The Role

As a Senior Transport Planner, you'll be managing your own workload while contributing to the success of wider project teams. You'll also work closely with clients and local authorities, helping to shape transport strategies that are both commercially sound and sustainable.
Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and access strategies
• Supporting the delivery of feasibility and masterplanning studies
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and local planning authorities
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to team development
• Supporting business development through high-quality client service

What They're Looking For

• A background in transport planning, ideally within a consultancy setting
• Strong knowledge of the development planning process
• Proficiency in transport planning tools (e.g. Junctions 10, LINSIG, TRICS)
• Confidence working independently and taking responsibility for project delivery
• A collaborative, motivated approach with a desire to grow professionally

What's on Offer

• £40,000 - £52,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Performance-related bonus
• 7% company pension contribution
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Flexible working options
• Sociable team culture with regular events and team days out

Whether you're already at Senior level or feel ready to make that jump, this role offers a clear pathway for career progression in a growing, supportive environment.

Interested in finding out more? Apply with your CV or get in touch directly:
Will Herman
07581 619823

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