Transport Planner (3222)

Cathedrala appointments; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional consultancy is seeking a Transport Planner to join their dynamic team in Exeter. The role involves preparing transport assessments, conducting traffic analysis, and supporting project delivery using software tools. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related field, with ideally 2–4 years of relevant experience. The consultancy offers competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, generous benefits, and professional development support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Performance-related bonus scheme

Health cover

Flexible benefits allowance

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in development-led transport planning preferred.
• Knowledge of MfS and DMRB guidance is essential.
• Experience with relevant modelling or design software (ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG) is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Statements, and Travel Plans.
• Conduct traffic analysis and junction capacity modelling.
• Perform site visits and accessibility audits.
• Assist in developing access and infrastructure strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report-writing skills

Numerical ability

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

TRICS

TEMPRO

JUNCTIONS

Job description

Competitive Salary DOE | Performance-related Bonus | Onsite | Exeter

Our client is a respected regional consultancy delivering high-quality development planning and infrastructure services. With a strong presence in the South West and a reputation for technical excellence, they support a wide range of private sector projects. Their culture is collaborative, professional, and people-focused, with a strong commitment to training, wellbeing, and long-term career development.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Transport Planner to join a growing and dynamic transport planning team. You will support senior colleagues across a variety of development-led projects, contributing to transport assessments, feasibility work, modelling, and multi-modal access strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with early career experience who is eager to develop their expertise and progress towards professional accreditation.

Responsibilities of the Transport Planner

• Prepare Transport Assessments, Statements, Travel Plans, and feasibility studies.
• Undertake traffic analysis, junction capacity modelling, and supporting data assessments.
• Carry out site visits, accessibility audits, and assist with developing access and infrastructure strategies.
• Use tools such as AutoCAD, GIS, TRICS, TEMPRO, and JUNCTIONS software to support project delivery.

Requirements of the Transport Planner

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Ideally 2–4 years’ experience in development-led transport planning.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and report-writing skills, with knowledge of MfS and DMRB guidance.
• Experience using relevant modelling or design software (e.g. ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG, CAD, GIS).

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience and grade.
• Generous annual leave and pension contributions.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Health cover, life assurance, and a flexible benefits allowance.
• Professional development support including accredited training, mentoring, and payment of professional subscriptions.

If you are a motivated Transport Planner looking to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take your next step in transport planning.

Note on Sponsorship : We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.