Transport Planner - Consultant

Mattinson Partnership; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing transport planning consultancy in England is seeking a Transport Planner at Consultant or Senior Consultant level to lead and contribute to development-focused transport planning projects. The role involves preparing Transport Assessments and liaising with clients while offering a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a related field and proven consultancy experience. This position provides a clear progression pathway and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Support towards professional accreditation

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a transport planning consultancy or similar environment.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system and development control process.
• Experience preparing technical transport reports for planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans.
• Undertake and review junction modelling and analysis.
• Liaise with clients and local authorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or related

Tools

LinSig

AutoCAD

Job description

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Our client is a well-established and growing transport planning consultancy delivering high-quality advice to private and public sector clients across the UK. They work on a broad range of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, providing pragmatic, development-led transport solutions.

The Role

Our client is seeking a Transport Planner at Consultant or Senior Consultant level to join their Surrey-based team. The role will involve leading and contributing to a wide range of development-focused transport planning projects, supporting planning applications and providing technical input from feasibility through to delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a transport planner looking to take on greater responsibility, develop client-facing skills and progress within a supportive consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Undertake and review junction modelling and analysis (e.g. Junctions 9/10, LinSig, PICADY/ARCADY)
• Analyse traffic, pedestrian and cycle survey data and present findings clearly
• Provide transport input to planning applications and appeal work
• Liaise directly with clients, local highway authorities, architects and project teams
• Support and lead site feasibility studies and access strategy development
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members (Senior level)
• Contribute to project management, programme delivery and fee proposals
• Attend and represent the company at client and design team meetings

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline
• Proven experience within a transport planning consultancy or similar environment
• Good understanding of the UK planning system and development control process
• Experience preparing technical transport reports for planning applications
• Strong written, analytical and verbal communication skills
• Experience with industry-standard modelling software (e.g. LinSig, AutoCAD)
• Experience managing smaller projects or workstreams independently
• Experience across residential and mixed-use development projects

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression pathway to Senior and Principal levels
• Support towards professional accreditation and ongoing CPD
• Exposure to high-quality projects and a varied client base
• Friendly, collaborative and professional working environment

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

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