Senior/Principal Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner - London / Surrey (Hybrid)

Location: London/ Surrey

Salary: -40,000/-50,000

Penguin Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading UK consultancy in the search for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of development projects across the UK while benefiting from a hybrid working environment based in London or Surrey.

Our client specialises in transport planning and infrastructure design across a wide variety of sectors, including residential, retail, leisure, office, distribution, industrial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use developments. Their team delivers tailored solutions throughout the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and assessment through to implementation and supervision, with a strong reputation for providing cost-effective infrastructure solutions.

Your responsibilities

Conduct:

• transport assessments
• transport statements
• feasibility studies for a range of development projects

You will also:

• manage transport modelling and travel plans
• contribute to highway design input
• coordinate with drainage and flood risk specialists
• prepare technical reports
• present findings to clients and stakeholders
• provide expert advice during meetings, consultations and public inquiries
• mentor junior team members
• support project management activities
• contribute to bids and proposals
• maintain strong client relationships to ensure high-quality project delivery

Requirements

• Strong experience in transport planning, including the delivery of transport assessments, transport statements, and travel plans for development projects.
• Proficiency in transport modelling and related analytical tools, with the ability to interpret data and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, including technical report writing, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation with CIHT, TPS, ICE, or working towards accreditation is highly desirable.
• Experience with UK transport policy, design standards, and development planning processes, including liaison with local authorities and public bodies.
• Competence with relevant software, including junction and network modelling, GIS, and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a hybrid working environment, with excellent organisational skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

If you''re interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).