Transport Planner (Development Planning)

Emtech Recruitment; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Engineering Consultancy in Maidstone, UK is seeking a talented Transport Planner to join their collaborative team. The ideal candidate will bring 2-5 years of experience in transport planning, with skills in report writing and project management. This role offers opportunities to lead projects within a supportive environment, and the company focuses on various sectors, including education and commercial developments. Benefits include hybrid working, an annual bonus, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave plus additional benefits

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in transport planning.
• Strong report writing skills across various development types.
• Professional capability to represent the business effectively.

Responsibilities

• Join a growing transport planning team and work on diverse projects.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary office.
• Take ownership of projects and progress your career.

Skills

Transport Assessments preparation

Junction modelling

Client-facing skills

Project support or leadership

Site visit experience

Knowledge of Junctions 10, ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG

Experience on residential, retail, and commercial schemes

Job description

Transport Planner

Location: Kent
Salary: £34,000 - £45,000 DOE
Benefits: Hybrid working (3 days in the office), annual bonus, private healthcare, 25 days annual leave plus additional benefits

Emtech Recruitment are working in partnership with a growing Engineering Consultancy who are looking to appoint a Transport Planner to join their expanding team in Kent.

This role would suit an individual with a strong background in transport planning, particularly someone confident in report writing across a range of development types. The successful candidate will join a close‑knit, collaborative team delivering projects nationwide.

The consultancy works across a diverse portfolio including Education, Sports & Leisure, Commercial, Industrial, Residential and Retail developments.

Key Experience & Requirements

• 2-5 years' experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Experience in junction modelling and preliminary layout design
• Confident, client‑facing professional capable of representing the business
• Ability to support or lead projects with future progression opportunities
• Previous site visit experience desirable
• Technical knowledge of Junctions 10, ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG advantageous
• Experience on residential, retail and commercial schemes beneficial

The Role

You will be joining an established consultancy as part of a growing transport planning team of around 20 professionals, working alongside a wider multi‑disciplinary office. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with an experienced Director, take ownership of your own projects, and progress your career within a supportive environment.

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Michael Power at Emtech Recruitment.