Senior Transport Planner
Are you ready to step up as a Senior Transport Planner and lead exciting, high-profile development and infrastructure projects in London? This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy that values collaboration, creativity, and career development - where your expertise will directly influence how the capital moves and grows.
You'll be part of a supportive and motivated team that shares ideas openly, combining technical skill and innovation to deliver outstanding results for clients. With a diverse workload and clear opportunities for progression, you'll have every chance to develop both professionally and personally.
What you'll be doing
As a Senior Transport Planner, you'll take ownership of a wide range of transport planning projects - applying technical knowledge, leading client interactions, and guiding junior team members. Your key responsibilities will include:
·Preparing detailed Transport Notes, Statements, Assessments, Travel Plans, and Site Access Appraisals.
·Applying your understanding of local and national transport policy and guidance to inform project delivery.
·Using Junctions software (ARCADY and PICADY) for technical assessments.
·Designing traffic signals using LinSig.
·Developing preliminary designs for access, junction improvements, and highways schemes in AutoCAD.
·Producing clear and engaging visual outputs using GIS software and/or Corel Draw.
·Taking an active role in project management and client communication to ensure successful outcomes.
What you'll bring
You'll have solid experience as a Senior Transport Planner or Transport Planner ready to progress, along with:
·Proven experience in development transport planning.
·A degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or Transport Planning.
·Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
·Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work proactively on multiple projects.
·Membership (or working towards membership) of a professional body such as CIHT or ICE.
Why you'll love working here
This consultancy rewards commitment and excellence with genuine opportunities for growth. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values both professional achievement and work-life balance. Benefits include:
·25 days annual leave, increasing with seniority.
·Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
·Private medical insurance and a health cash plan.
·Life insurance and a two-tiered pension scheme.
·Cycle hire scheme and end-of-year bonus scheme.
Build your future in London
This Senior Transport Planner role is based in London, with flexible and hybrid working options. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of projects, work alongside industry experts, and have a clear route for career progression as part of a respected and growing team.
If you're looking to make a lasting impact on London's transport infrastructure and take your career to new heights, this opportunity is for you.
 
FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on 023 9387 6062 for more information.
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