We are looking to an experienced Transport Planner to support our clients Surrey office in their services that include transport planning, highway design, flood risk and drainage input at all stages of the development process; from feasibility, through the planning application process and then to detailed design.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Transport Planner to work across all sectors, including residential, retail, leisure, office, distribution and industrial projects, education and healthcare, and mixed-use schemes.
What’s on offer
- Hybrid / Flexible working.
- Performance related bonus.
- Private healthcare plan.
- Paid membership to a professional institution (CIHT, ICE, etc)
- Regular social activities.
The role
- Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and supporting technical notes.
- Undertake and oversee transport modelling, forecasting, and data analysis using industry-standard tools.
- Interpret national, regional, and local transport policy and apply it effectively to development proposals.
- Lead stakeholder engagement, including liaison with local authorities, statutory bodies and design teams.
- Mentor and technically review the work of junior staff, providing guidance and professional development support.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality assurance, and company procedures.
What you need to succeed
- Minimum 4 years relevant Transport Planning experience & degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or Mathematics etc.
- An understanding/experience of the UK planning process.
- Further education or Master’s degree in a transport planning/engineering related discipline would be beneficial.
- Computer literate with advanced use of Microsoft Office.
- Good levels of numeracy, including a good understanding of spreadsheets.
- Understanding of the use of AutoCAD.
- Understanding of GIS software.