Transport Planner

GirlingJones; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing development consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport Planner to join their team. As a Transport Planner, you will prepare Transport Assessments and conduct traffic analysis, seeking to develop your skills in a supportive environment. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and is part of a focus on private sector planning projects. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and at least 2 years of experience in consultancy, showcasing initiative and analytical abilities.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension contributions

Life cover

Health scheme membership

Accredited training scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in development planning, preferably in consultancy.
• Experience in feasibility work, access strategies, Transport Assessments, and Travel Plans.
• Understanding of MfS, DMRB, and planning-related design guidance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Feasibility Studies, and Travel Plans.
• Undertake traffic generation and distribution analysis.
• Carry out junction capacity modelling and interpret related datasets.

Skills

Experience with CAD

Strong numeracy skills

Analytical skills

Report writing ability

Enthusiastic and proactive team player

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography or related discipline

MSc in Transport Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Excel

ARCADY

PICADY

LINSIG

Job description

Location

Exeter, South West

Contract Type

Full time, Permanent

Salary

Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

A growing development planning and infrastructure consultancy is seeking a Transport Planner to support an increasing project workload through 2025 and 2026. You will join a busy team of engineers, planners and technicians, working on a broad range of private sector planning projects while developing your technical skills and progressing toward chartered status. Hybrid working is supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Feasibility Studies and Travel Plans
• Undertake traffic generation and distribution analysis
• Carry out junction capacity modelling and interpret associated datasets
• Undertake site visits, accessibility assessments and active travel audits
• Assist with multi-modal access strategies and off-site highway improvements
• Work with AutoCAD, GIS, TRICS, TEMPRO and junction modelling software
• Collaborate with colleagues in related engineering and environmental teams
• Support senior staff with day-to-day project delivery across multiple clients

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline
• MSc in Transport Planning is beneficial but not essential
• Minimum of 2 years experience in development planning, preferably in consultancy
• Experience in feasibility work, access strategies, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and preliminary highway design
• Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to learn within a busy team environment
• Understanding of MfS, DMRB and planning-related design guidance
• Strong numeracy, analytical skills and report writing ability
• Experience with CAD, GIS and key transport software such as ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG and Excel

Benefits

• Salary reflective of experience and progression potential
• Business and individual performance-related bonus scheme
• Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension contributions
• Life cover
• Health scheme membership
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible benefits platform including cycle scheme, medical screening and additional insurance options
• Accredited training scheme with support toward IEng, CEng or TPP
• Annual professional subscription paid