Transport Engineer/Planner

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days annual leave (pro-rata)

LGPS pension

Health & Wellbeing Service

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Transport Planner to help develop area transport strategies under the Local Transport Plan. The role involves research, data analysis, and collaboration across teams to inform transport planning decisions and deliver projects county-wide.

Office based at Elizabeth II Court in Winchester with at least one in-person day per week and home-working on other days; occasional site visits and events may be required.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification at Level 3 or above in Transport Planning, Engineering, Planning or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in developing transport planning schemes, transport studies, engineering, project delivery or a related discipline.
• Understanding of transport planning principles, policy and scheme development processes.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Sound numerical skills with ability to understand, interpret and explain cost estimates, budgets and other quantitative information.
• GIS skills are desirable but not essential.
• Experience of contributing to the preparation of technical reports, presentations and other professional outputs.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Transport Planners and Principal Transport Planners across Hampshire.
• Undertake research, data analysis, policy review and appraisal work to inform transport planning decisions.
• Contribute to transport projects including active travel, bus priority, road safety and highway schemes.
• Help commission surveys, assess challenges, identify solutions, and support project development through site visits and report writing.
• Collaborate with colleagues, consultants and stakeholders to support consultation and engagement activities.
• Undertake project management tasks and keep project systems updated.
• Draft responses to enquiries with support from senior team members.

Skills

Transport planning

Data analysis

Policy review

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Level 3+ Transport Planning/Engineering/Planning

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Reference: HCC625126

Salary Range: £34,273 - £37,570 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 19 October 2026

Interview Date: 26 and 27 October 2026

The Role:

As a Transport Planner, you will support the development of area transport strategies and schemes which will deliver on Hampshire County Council’s Local Transport Plan (LTP4) policies and objectives. Your work will be varied and involve collaborating with other teams within the Universal Services Directorate and across the wider organisation.

This role sits within the Area Strategy and Scheme Development Team, working on schemes across the whole county.

Your office will be based at Elizabeth II Court in Winchester, and you will be required to attend at least one day per week (currently Mondays), with the ability to work from home for other workdays when office attendance is not required. Site visits and attendance at meetings or events elsewhere in Hampshire will occasionally be required.

What you’ll do:

• Support both Senior Transport Planners and Principal Transport Planners across Hampshire;
• Undertake research, data analysis, policy review and appraisal work to inform transport planning decisions, including the preparation of briefs, feasibility studies, business cases and reports.
• Contribute to a wide range of transport projects, including active travel, bus priority, road safety, public realm, traffic management and highway improvement schemes, using established transport planning frameworks.
• Help commission technical surveys, assess transport challenges, identify solutions, and support project development through site visits, evidence analysis, report writing, and the drafting of project briefs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, consultants and stakeholders, supporting consultation and engagement activities to deliver healthier, safer and more sustainable communities.
• Undertake appropriate project management and coordination tasks and help keep project management systems updated
• Draft responses to enquiries from the public or councillors, with support from senior team members.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant qualification at Level 3 or above in Transport Planning, Engineering, Planning or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Previous experience in developing transport planning schemes, transport studies, engineering, project delivery or a related discipline.
• Understanding of transport planning principles, policy and scheme development processes.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Sound numerical skills, with the ability to understand, interpret and explain cost estimates, budgets and other quantitative information within the context of transport projects.
• GIS skills (desirable but not essential).
• Experience of contributing to the preparation of technical reports, presentations and other professional written outputs.
• Understanding of project management principles and the ability to manage assigned tasks effectively within agreed programmes and deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with colleagues, stakeholders, consultants and members of the public.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a willingness to learn specialist transport planning tools and techniques.

If successful, you will be engaged in rewarding work which will make a difference to Hampshire residents by improving accessibility and enabling more people to choose alternative modes of transport. You may also have opportunities to undertake further training and development to broaden your skills and support your future career progression.

The Area Strategy and Scheme Development Team has around 20 members and develops approximately 100 studies, strategies and schemes each year, supported by an annual budget of around £5 million.

The total capital value of transport schemes in development is currently over £200m.

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Hampshire County Council is a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. Our benefits package includes:

• Flexible working arrangements such as flexitime, job sharing, home working.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days per annum (pro-rata), rising to a maximum of 28 days (pro-rata) after five years’ service.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to the Health and Wellbeing Service which includes confidential counselling and health advice.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

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