Senior/Principal Transport Planner

About the role

We are recruiting for a well‑established consultancy that delivers high‑quality transport planning and civil engineering projects across the UK. As a Senior/Principal Transport Planner you will lead projects from inception to completion, working closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage transport planning projects, ensuring budgets and deadlines are met.
• Prepare, review and approve Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and Technical Notes.
• Produce and review planning drawings, including visibility splays, vehicle tracking and access designs.
• Use transport modelling software to calculate trip generation and distribution.
• Prepare appeal documentation such as Statements of Case and Statements of Common Ground.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project teams and local authorities.
• Attend client meetings, public consultations and highway authority meetings.
• Assist with fee proposals, tender submissions and mentor junior team members.

Required profile

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in transport planning.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport planning guidance and standards.
• Excellent report writing and technical documentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workloads.
• Permanent right to work in the UK.

Required skills

• Transport modelling software

What we offer

• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Private healthcare
• Payment for professional membership
• Training and CPD opportunities
• Home working flexibility
• Sick pay and bike‑to‑work scheme