Principal Transport Planner

Overview

In this role you lead transport planning efforts for diverse developments in Central London, guiding junior staff and collaborating with clients and planning authorities. You develop multi-modal strategies, conduct feasibility studies, and prepare technical analyses and reports that support design and planning processes. The position sits within a busy transport planning team and offers hybrid working, professional development, and chartership assistance. You will shape transport outcomes on large masterplan sites while maintaining high standards and deadlines.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Discretionary performance-related bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Season travel ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Personal development and training

Responsibilities

• Support junior team members and promote collaborative learning
• Develop multi-modal access strategies and design for developments and public sector projects
• Create initial concept / feasibility studies for large masterplan sites
• Perform technical assessments and analyses on transport topics
• Prepare technical notes, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Delivery and Service Plans, and other reports
• Contribute to transport aspects of building and development design
• Attend meetings with clients, architects, and planning authorities

Key requirements

• ≥6 years’ experience in transport planning
• Knowledge of planning system and transport matters (TA, Travel Plans, Environmental Statements)
• Practical knowledge of cycling/walking design standards and highway design guidelines
• Experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk tools (AutoTrack) desirable
• Experience creating robust, visually engaging materials using graphics software
• Strong writing and numeracy skills
• Understanding of pedestrian and highway capacity modelling (PICADY, ARCADY, LinSIG)
• Effective interpersonal communication with team, clients, stakeholders, and contractors
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel

• Clear communication
• Collaborative teamwork
• Attention to detail
• AutoCAD
• AutoTrack
• PICADY

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