Transport Planner

Marston Holdings; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave benefits

Enhanced maternity & paternity package

Employee assistance programme

Gym discounts

Employee perks from retail and travel

Company pension scheme

Continuous professional development

Job summary

A leading transport planning firm based in Brighton is seeking a Transport Planner to support various projects, from preliminary design to supporting junior colleagues. The candidate should have an HNC or degree in a relevant field, with experience in transport planning or traffic engineering. This role offers hybrid working, competitive salary and numerous benefits, including career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or traffic engineering required.
• Ability to manage your own workload and work collaboratively.
• Proficiency required in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support transport planning projects from concept to preliminary design.
• Conduct data analysis and traffic studies.
• Prepare reports, drawings, and technical documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong written communication

Numerical skills

Team collaboration

Client relationship management

Education

HNC or Degree in relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Apply for the Transport Planner role at Marston Holdings.

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum DOE + excellent benefits & career development

Location: Brighton | Hybrid Working – 2 to 3 days in your local office + visiting client sites.

Responsibilities

• Supporting transport & development planning projects from concept to preliminary design
• Carrying out data analysis, traffic & transport studies, GIS work, and site surveys
• Preparing reports, drawings, and technical documents
• Providing technical support and advice on transport planning matters
• Collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams and supporting junior colleagues
• Responding to client queries and helping ensure exceptional service delivery
• Ensuring project files and documents meet QA standards
• Contributing to a positive, solution-focused team culture

Qualifications

• HNC or Degree in a relevant subject
• Experience in transport planning or traffic engineering
• Strong written, numerical & communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to manage your own workload and work collaboratively

Bonus skills (not essential but amazing to have!)

• Experience with transport appraisal, travel planning or active travel design
• Familiarity with DfT guidance, LTN standards & planning processes
• Knowledge of software like AutoCAD, TRICS, LINSIG, ARCADY/PICADY
• Exposure to modelling tools (e.g., VISSIM, VISUM, SATURN, TRANSYT)
• Experience creating content in tools like InDesign or Canva

Benefits

• Leave Benefits: Competitive (including bank holidays) we all deserve to enjoy a break from work
• Family Friendly Benefits: enhanced Maternity & Paternity package (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Health and Wellbeing: full access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Hub and Gym Discounts because your health and wellbeing is important to us
• Employee Perks: enjoy online and instore discounts and perks from your favourite retail shops, travel and social places
• Reward and Recognition: your efforts won't go unnoticed
• Green Travel: Cycle to Work and Green Car Salary Sacrifice Schemes are available (subject to eligibility) because the environment matters to us
• Company Pension Scheme we'll help you save for your future
• Continuous professional development & pathway toward chartership

Apply online today!

At Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, you’ll work alongside industry leaders on innovative, sustainable transport and public realm schemes that make a real difference in communities. We value growth, collaboration, and continuous learning.

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning and Engineering
• Civil Engineering and Community Development and Urban Planning