Transport Planner

Carrington West; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based consultancy is seeking a Transport Planning Engineer to design highway junctions and contribute to transport assessments. This hybrid role requires proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoTrack and a passion for sustainable transport solutions. You will mentor junior members and ensure high-quality highway design while communicating technical information effectively. Join a team dedicated to innovative transport solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with preliminary highway design (e.g. Stage 1 junctions).
• Understanding of Manual for Streets and related highway layout guidance.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design highway junctions using AutoCAD.
• Contribute to Transport Assessments and supporting documents.
• Mentor junior team members through on-the-job training.

Skills

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in AutoTrack

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving

Organised and proactive

Tools

Traffic modelling software

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

About the Role

My client is looking for a talented and motivated Transport Planning Engineer to join their Transport team. This is a hybrid role that combines transport planning with preliminary highway design. The ideal candidate will have experience in using AutoCAD and AutoTrack, with a passion for sustainable transport solutions and the built environment.

You’ll play a key role in shaping developments through high-quality highway and sustainable travel design, supporting planning applications, and contributing to transport assessments and modelling. This is a design-focused planning role—not detailed infrastructure design—and offers a great opportunity to expand your skills across both technical and policy-related workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design highway junctions, including right-turn lanes, roundabouts, and signal-controlled junctions using AutoCAD.
• Review and assess development layouts for accessibility, efficiency, and safety.
• Provide technical input into drawings and swept path analysis.
• Check and review technical work and CAD outputs from junior staff.
• Contribute to the preparation of Transport Assessments, Statements, and supporting documents.
• (Ideally) Use Junctions 10 (ARCADY & PICADY), LinSig, TRICS, TEMPro, and other modelling tools to support design and analysis.
• Assist in the production and configuration of traffic flow diagrams.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders; attend meetings and workshops.
• Mentor and support junior team members through on-the-job training and technical development.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD and AutoTrack.
• Experience with preliminary highway design (e.g. Stage 1 junctions, right-turn lanes, signal junctions, roundabouts).
• Understanding of Manual for Streets, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, and related highway layout guidance.
• Experience working within a transport consultancy or similar environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information, both verbally and in writing.
• Organised and proactive, with strong time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with traffic modelling software (Junctions 10, LinSig, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (e.g., creating traffic flow diagrams).
• Familiarity with TRICS and TEMPro.

Knowledge of planning policies and transport-related guidance (e.g. NPPF, DfT guidance, local transport plans).

Keen interest in sustainable transport, placemaking, healthy streets, and transport appraisal.

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Adaptability
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Commercial awareness
• Resilience and a proactive attitude

Right to Work in the UK required.

References and certificates may be requested during the recruitment process.