Transport Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Portsmouth is looking for a Transport Planner to manage projects and prepare technical reports. This role offers career progression and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in transport planning with necessary software proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in transport planning.
• Knowledge of relevant design guidance and planning policy.
• Ideally working towards membership of a professional body (e.g., CIHT, TPS).

Responsibilities

• Manage small-medium sized projects including budgets and deadlines.
• Prepare and review Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Undertake site visits and provide professional input for development.

Skills

Transport Assessment preparation

Budget management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

TRICs

Transport modelling software

Job description

Job Title: Transport Planner

Location: Portsmouth

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a fast-growing and award-winning consultancy that specialises in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Transport Planning. This is an excellent opportunity for a Transport Planner to join a collaborative and expanding team, working on a diverse range of projects across the UK.

The Role

As a Transport Planner, you’ll play a key role in supporting and leading small to medium-sized projects. You’ll prepare technical reports such as Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and Access Appraisals, while managing budgets, timescales, and client relationships. This position offers fantastic opportunities for career progression, exposure to complex schemes, and professional development within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage small-medium sized projects, including budgets, deadlines, and delegation.
• Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Statements, and Travel Plans.
• Undertake site visits and provide professional input to inform early-stage development proposals.
• Attend meetings with clients, project teams, and local authorities.
• Prepare and check drawings such as visibility splays, access designs, and vehicle tracking diagrams.
• Support public consultation events and contribute to fee proposals.
• Develop strong working relationships with architects, planners, and highways officers.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in transport planning.
• Knowledge of relevant design guidance and planning policy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, TRICs, and transport modelling software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ideally working towards membership of a professional body (e.g., CIHT, TPS).

Benefits

You’ll join a dynamic and people-focused business that values professional growth, collaboration, and excellence. The company’s C.O.R.E values underpin its culture:

• Customer: Clients are at the heart of everything the company does.
• Openness: Communication, trust, and teamwork are key.
• Results: A focus on adding value and achieving goals.
• Excellence: Continuous improvement and high standards in all areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Transport Planner looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive, forward-thinking consultancy.

Interested?
For more information or to apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792 362 010 or email [e-mail]