Senior Transport Planner (Development Planning)

Overview

Senior Transport Planner sought in London to lead development planning projects within a specialist transport planning consultancy. You will drive delivery of transport-related assessments and statements, shaping outcomes for a range of sectors while collaborating with architects, engineers, and planners. The role blends project leadership with technical analysis to support planning applications and client objectives. This is an opportunity to influence transport strategy on high-profile developments in a close-knit, progression-oriented environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Pension
• 25 days annual leave
• Life Assurance
• Flexible working
• Career development opportunities
• Support towards becoming a Chartered Transport Planning Professional

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, and Travel Plans
• Manage development planning projects from inception to completion
• Analyze traffic and transport data and interpret findings for planning applications
• Assess transport impacts of proposed developments and provide strategic advice
• Manage client relationships and engage with stakeholders, authorities, and design teams
• Support and mentor junior team members

Key requirements

• A degree in Transport Planning or related discipline
• Significant experience in Transport Planning, preferably in consultancy
• Proven experience leading and managing projects independently
• Strong technical, analytical, and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience liaising with clients, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams
• Proactive, commercially aware approach to project delivery

• Communication excellence
• Interpersonal skills
• Mentoring and teamwork
• Transport Statements
• Transport Assessments
• Travel Plans

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