Job Description

Job Description

Senior Transport Planner

Southampton

£40,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

We’re working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who are looking to grow their Southampton office with the addition of a Senior Transport Planner.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key role in a thriving team, delivering a wide variety of projects across the UK - from residential and retail schemes to education and mixed-use developments. You’ll be stepping into a role with responsibility, variety, and genuine scope for progression.

The role:

• Leading and managing complex transport planning projects from start to finish
• Preparing Transport Statements, Assessments, Travel Plans and Parking Strategies
• Advising on sustainable transport and supporting S278/S106 applications
• Working with TRICS, PICADY, ARCADY (and ideally some knowledge of LINSIG)
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members as part of a collaborative environment
• Building relationships with clients and providing clear, commercially aware advice
• Contributing to the promotion of development sites, planning applications, and condition discharges

What we’re looking for:

• Previous consultancy experience in transport planning (senior level)
• Strong knowledge of UK transport planning policy, guidance and approvals processes
• Technical experience with junction design (roundabouts/signals) and transport modelling
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing and project management skills
• Ambition to continue developing commercially while helping grow a busy regional team

What’s on offer:

• £40,000 – £60,000 salary (DOE)
• Contractual bonus scheme
• 7% employer pension contribution
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private health insurance & life assurance
• Agile and flexible working arrangements

This is a great opportunity to join a growing Southampton office, work on a variety of exciting projects, and take your career to the next level with a consultancy that invests in its people.