Senior Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner

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.

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.

• 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

Essential:

• 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

Desirable:

• 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

• 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

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