Transport Planner: Shape Sustainable Development Projects

Paul Basham Associates; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Basham Associates in Southampton is seeking an ambitious Transport Planner to join our expanding team. You will work on a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, retail and mixed-use sectors, contributing from feasibility through delivery.

The role involves producing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, site visits, client meetings, and coordinating with local authorities.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a transport planning environment.
• At least 3 years' experience within a transport planning environment.
• Working knowledge of relevant design guidance and local planning policy.
• Experience using AutoCAD, TRICS and transport modelling software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A desire to develop professionally, including working towards membership of a relevant professional institution.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering small to medium-sized projects from inception through to completion.
• Producing high-quality Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Technical Notes and Access Appraisals.
• Undertaking trip generation and distribution assessments using industry-standard methodologies and software.
• Preparing and reviewing planning drawings, including visibility splays, vehicle tracking and access proposals.
• Undertaking site visits and providing practical transport planning advice to support scheme development.
• Attending meetings with clients, project teams and Local Highway Authorities.
• Supporting consultation events and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Preparing fee proposals and supporting the delivery of larger projects where required.
• Developing strong working relationships with clients, planners, architects and local authority representatives

Skills

Transport planning

AutoCAD

TRICS

Transport modelling

Education

Degree in Transport Planning

Geography degree

Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

TRICS

Transport Modelling Software

Job description

Paul Basham Associates in Southampton is seeking an ambitious Transport Planner to join our expanding team. You will work on a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, retail and mixed-use sectors, contributing from feasibility through delivery.

The role involves producing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, site visits, client meetings, and coordinating with local authorities.