Transport Planner

Calibre Search; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Professional qualifications support

Job summary

Calibre Search in London is seeking a Transport Planner to join a well-established transport planning and infrastructure consultancy. You will deliver transport assessments, travel plans, and development planning advice across residential, commercial, and regeneration schemes.

The role offers hybrid working, career progression, mentoring, and support toward Chartership, with exposure to high-profile projects across London and the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree required in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related discipline.
• Experience in transport planning or development planning consultancy environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans for planning applications.
• Undertake traffic impact assessments and junction modelling using Junctions 9, LinSig, TRICS and TEMPro.
• Analyse transport data and develop practical solutions for development proposals.
• Contribute to sustainable transport strategies and active travel initiatives.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and supporting documentation for clients and authorities.
• Support project delivery, client meetings and day-to-day project management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related discipline

Tools

Junctions 9

LinSig

TRICS

TEMPro

Job description

I'm currently working with a well-established and growing transport planning and infrastructure consultancy that is looking to strengthen its London team with the appointment of a Transport Planner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy with a strong pipeline of development projects across the residential, commercial, mixed-use, education and regeneration sectors. You'll gain exposure to projects from initial feasibility through to planning approval, working alongside experienced transport planners, engineers and industry specialists.

The Opportunity

As a Transport Planner, you'll play a key role in delivering transport assessments and development planning advice for a diverse client base. The position offers excellent scope for career progression, technical development and increased responsibility within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans to support planning applications.
• Undertake traffic impact assessments and junction modelling using software such as Junctions 9, LinSig, TRICS and TEMPro.
• Analyse transport data and develop practical solutions to support development proposals.
• Contribute to sustainable transport strategies, active travel initiatives and wider masterplanning projects.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and supporting documentation for clients, local authorities and stakeholders.
• Support project delivery, client meetings and day-to-day project management activities.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful planning outcomes.

About You

• Degree qualified in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within a transport planning or development planning consultancy environment.
• Familiarity with industry-standard software including Junctions 9, LinSig, TRICS and TEMPro.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to develop professionally within a growing consultancy.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Structured career development and mentoring support.
• Assistance towards professional qualifications and Chartership (TPS, CIHT, ICE or equivalent).
• Opportunity to work on a broad range of high-profile projects across London and the UK.
• Supportive team environment with genuine opportunities for progression.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.