Transport Planner

Penguin Recruitment; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Transport Planner to join their Oxford team. You will manage small to medium projects, prepare Transport Assessments, Statements, Travel Plans, and technical notes, and contribute to fee proposals.

The successful candidate will have degree, at least 2 years' transport planning experience, and be adept with design guidance, planning policy, and reporting. Occasional client and local authority meetings and site visits are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in transport planning.
• Working knowledge of design guidance and planning policy.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, TRICS, and modelling software.
• Working towards professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Managing small to medium-sized projects, including budgets and timelines.
• Preparing Transport Assessments, Statements, Travel Plans, and Technical Notes.
• Analysing trip generation, distribution, and transport impacts.
• Reviewing access designs, visibility splays, and vehicle tracking.
• Attending client, project team, and local authority meetings.
• Undertaking site visits and supporting early‑stage scheme development.
• Contributing to fee proposals and business development.

Skills

Transport planning

Communication skills

Report writing

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

TRICS

Modelling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title and Location

Transport Planner – Oxford

Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team, working across a diverse portfolio of development projects.

• Managing small to medium-sized projects, including budgets and timelines
• Preparing Transport Assessments, Statements, Travel Plans, and Technical Notes
• Analysing trip generation, distribution, and transport impacts
• Reviewing access designs, visibility splays, and vehicle tracking
• Attending client, project team, and local authority meetings
• Undertaking site visits and supporting early‑stage scheme development
• Contributing to fee proposals and business development

About You

• Degree qualified (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in transport planning
• Working knowledge of design guidance and planning policy
• Strong communication and report‑writing skills
• Ability to manage workload independently and within a team
• Experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, TRICS, and modelling software
• Working towards (or interested in) professional accreditation

Why Apply?

• Join a growing, high‑performing consultancy
• Work on varied and impactful development projects
• Gain client exposure and project responsibility
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment

Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones.