Transport Planning Officer - Development

Matchtech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent opportunity

Hybrid working

Employer pension contribution

Annual professional fee payment

30 days annual leave

CPD/Training

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting a Transport Planning Officer - Development in London to support sustainable growth and major highways infrastructure projects. You will contribute to planning and delivering residential, commercial and retail developments, improving accessibility, safety and sustainable travel across the local network.

The role requires knowledge of local authority processes, highway design standards, and experience with tools like Junctions 9, PICADY, ARCADY and LinSig.

Qualifications

• Degree in transport planning, highway engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in transport planning, development management and highway projects.
• Understanding of local authority processes, preferably in London.
• Knowledge of highway design standards: NPPF, DfT guidelines, MCHW.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sustainable transport and active travel solutions from pre-planning to planning consent.
• Provide technical transport input across development management and planning projects.
• Assess Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Parking Studies.
• Prepare clear written responses to support planning decisions and recommendations.
• Liaise with developers, local authorities, elected members and contractors.
• Support Section 38/278 highway designs and agreements input.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Customer-focused

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Transport Planning/Highway/Civil Eng

Tools

Junctions 9

PICADY

ARCADY

LinSig

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client is seeking a Transport Planning Officer - Development to support sustainable growth and major highways infrastructure projects in London. This permanent role will contribute to the planning and delivery of residential, commercial and retail developments, helping to secure positive transport outcomes and improve accessibility, safety and sustainable travel across the local network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on sustainable transport and active travel solutions from pre-planning through to planning consent.
• Provide technical transport and highways input across development management and planning projects.
• Assess concept studies, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Parking Studies.
• Prepare clear, robust written responses to support formal planning decisions and recommendations.
• Liaise with developers, local authority teams, elected members, contractors and other key stakeholders.
• Provide technical input into the approval of Section 38 and Section 278 highway designs and agreements.
• Manage projects, budgets, designs, construction schedules, permits and necessary permissions.
• Monitor delivery on site, support final sign-off and oversee handover to the highway authority.

Job Requirements:

• Recognised degree in Transport Planning, Highway Engineering or Civil Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in transport planning, development management, highway projects, sustainable transport and active travel.
• Understanding of local authority processes, preferably within a London setting.
• Knowledge of highway and infrastructure design standards, including the NPPF, DfT Transport Assessment guidelines, Manual for Streets, DMRB and MCHW.
• Ability to manage complex development planning projects, solve problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Working knowledge of junction modelling software such as Junctions 9, including PICADY and ARCADY, and LinSig.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to record and manage data accurately.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a customer-focused and professional approach.

Benefits:

• Permanent opportunity supporting significant development and infrastructure programmes.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Annual professional fee payment.
• 30 days' annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunities for training and continuous professional development.

If you are an experienced transport planning professional with a background in highways and development management, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to sustainable growth and major transport schemes in east London.