Transport Planner

4Recruitment Services; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to support the development of Movement and Place Strategies in Oxfordshire. The role involves stakeholder engagement, producing visual materials, and ensuring alignment with transport policy initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a background in transport strategy and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive rate of up to £40 per hour and is a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of transport strategy and planning policy.
• Experience leading delivery of transport or movement strategies.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Movement and Place Strategies.
• Produce high-quality visual materials using AutoCAD and GIS.
• Engage with stakeholders and present findings to senior forums.

Skills

Transport strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

AutoCAD/GIS

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Transport Planner - Movement and Place Programme

Location: Oxfordshire

Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term

Hours: 37 hours per week

Rate: Up to £40 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Transport Planner to support and advise on the development of Movement and Place Strategies (MAPS) across the county. This role also contributes to a wider range of transport strategy and policy initiatives including the Local Transport Connectivity Plan (LTCP), Bus Strategy, and Freight Strategy.

You will play a central role in ensuring that the Movement and Place Strategies:

• Align with the overarching LTCP and mode-based strategies (Active Travel, Public Transport, Mobility Hubs, Freight & Logistics).
• Integrate effectively with Local Plans, neighbouring District Plans, and Infrastructure Delivery Plans.
• Are shaped through effective engagement and collaboration with placemaking teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Support Technical Leads with the development, approval, and monitoring of Movement and Place Strategies and related workstreams.
• Provide technical input to a variety of transport planning projects, including the preparation of plans, consultations, and responses to planning applications.
• Lead engagement activities, presenting work to senior forums such as Cabinet and Committees.
• Act as a technical advisor on Movement and Place Strategies for the Directorate, Councillors, and partner organisations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Planning, Environment, and District Councils to align strategies and outcomes.
• Produce high-quality visual materials (maps, infographics) using AutoCAD, GIS, and similar tools to support proposals and engagement.

About You

• Strong understanding of transport strategy, planning policy, and local/national frameworks.
• Experience supporting or leading the delivery of transport or movement strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyse data, prepare reports, and present findings to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS, or other mapping and visualisation software (or willingness to learn).
• Experience managing competing priorities and delivering multiple outputs to deadlines.

To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.