Permanent

Senior Transport Planner - London

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City Of London, SW1H 0DB

£45000 - £60000 per annum

Posted: 18 June 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Closing date: 18 July 2026

Ref: 106467

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About the Role

The Senior Transport Planner - London position is a permanent role based in the City Of London, offering a salary between £45,000 and £60,000 per annum. This role sits within a respected independent consultancy, focusing on residential, commercial, and strategic development projects across London and the South East. The successful candidate will work on varied commissions for national housebuilders and public sector clients. Key responsibilities include leading transport assessments, travel plans, and junction modelling. Strong technical expertise in development planning and a full driving licence are essential. This full-time post requires proven experience in a similar consultancy setting, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Senior Transport Planner - London
London | £45,000 - £60,000 + Benefits + Bonus
A leading independent Transport Planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Transport Planner to join its growing London team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK''s most respected transport planning consultancies, working on a wide variety of residential, mixed-use, commercial, education and strategic development projects across London and the South East.
The business has an excellent reputation within the development planning sector and continues to secure major commissions from national housebuilders, developers, land promoters and public sector clients. Due to continued growth and an increasing workload, they are looking to strengthen the London office with an experienced Senior Transport Planner.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing transport planning projects from inception through to planning submission, working closely with clients, local authorities, architects and multidisciplinary consultant teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
- Producing Travel Plans and supporting planning applications
- Undertaking site appraisals and development feasibility studies
- Managing project programmes, budgets and deliverables
- Client liaison and stakeholder engagement
- Reviewing and interpreting transport data
- Coordinating junior team members and supporting their development
- Working alongside developers, architects and planning consultants on major development projects
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline
- Previous consultancy experience within transport planning
- Strong understanding of development planning and the planning process
- Experience producing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
- Strong report writing and communication skills
- Experience using TRICS and other industry-standard software
- Ability to manage projects and communicate directly with clients
Desirable
- LinSig, ARCADY and PICADY experience
- TPP qualified or working towards TPP
- Experience mentoring junior planners
- Development planning consultancy background
What''s on Offer
- £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
- Annual bonus
- Hybrid working
- Clear progression pathway to Principal and Associate level
- High-profile development planning projects
- Strong training and mentoring programme
- Employee-owned business
- Collaborative and supportive culture
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Transport Planner looking to step into a Senior role within one of the UK''s leading transport planning consultancies.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply today.