Senior Transport Planner
hace 4 días
City of London
Senior Transport Planner – Development Planning Location: London (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: Competitive + Benefits The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Transport Planner to join a well-established Development Planning team in London. Working across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, industrial, logistics, retail, education, and mixed-use developments throughout London and the South East, you will play a key role in leading transport planning projects and delivering strategic advice to support successful planning applications .This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile development schemes, manage client relationships, contribute to business growth, and mentor junior team members within a collaborative and technically respected consultancy environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead the preparation and delivery of Transport Assessments (TAs), Transport Statements (TSs), Travel Plans, Delivery & Servicing Plans, and other transport planning documents., • Manage transport planning inputs for a wide range of development projects from feasibility stage through to planning determination., • Undertake and oversee transport impact assessments, accessibility studies, and sustainable transport strategies., • Review and interpret transport, traffic, parking, and active travel data to support planning applications., • Manage junction capacity assessments and provide oversight of transport modelling exercises where required., • Liaise directly with clients, local authorities, Transport for London, architects, planning consultants, and other stakeholders throughout the planning process., • Lead technical discussions and negotiations with planning and highway authorities., • Support planning appeals, public consultations, and stakeholder engagement activities., • Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards and guidance., • Manage project budgets, programmes, and resources to ensure successful project delivery., • Mentor and support junior members of the team, contributing to their professional development., • Assist with business development activities, including client engagement and proposal preparation., • Requirements Essential, • Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning, or a related discipline., • Significant experience within a transport planning consultancy or development planning environment., • Strong understanding of the UK planning system, development planning process, and relevant transport policy., • Experience leading Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans for planning applications., • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously., • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills., • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Desirable • Experience working on developments across London and the South East., • Knowledge of Transport for London guidance, London Plan policies, and borough-specific planning requirements., • Experience using industry-standard software including TRICS, TEMPro, Junctions 10 (PICADY/ARCADY), LINSIG, GIS, and transport modelling tools., • Chartered status or working towards Chartership with CIHT, TPS, ICE, or a related professional institution., • Experience mentoring junior staff and managing project teams. Personal Attributes • Commercially aware with a client-focused approach., • Strong leadership and project management skills., • Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability., • Confident communicator with experience engaging a range of stakeholders., • Able to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams., • Passionate about delivering sustainable transport solutions and shaping successful developments. Benefits • Competitive salary and annual performance reviews., • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements., • Pension scheme., • Private healthcare., • Professional membership fees paid., • Structured training and professional development support., • Clear pathway towards Associate-level progression., • Generous annual leave allowance., • Employee wellbeing initiatives and regular social events.