At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead diverse transport planning projects and deliver impactful assessments across the UK.
- Company: Join a growing consultancy with a collaborative and innovative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, hybrid working, and support for professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity for career progression in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in transport planning while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport planning and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 48400 £ per year.
Location: Surrey
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing transport planning and infrastructure consultancy in their search for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join their team in Surrey. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of development projects throughout the UK, providing transport planning expertise from initial feasibility through to implementation. The successful candidate will take ownership of projects, work closely with clients and stakeholders, and support the development of junior members of the team.
The Role
- Leading and delivering Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and feasibility studies.
- Undertaking and managing transport modelling and associated analysis.
- Providing transport and highway design input across a range of development projects.
- Preparing high-quality technical reports and presenting findings to clients, stakeholders and other parties.
- Liaising with local authorities, highways teams and other public bodies.
- Attending client meetings, consultations and, where required, public inquiries.
- Supporting project management, fee proposals, bids and business development.
- Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team.
- Working alongside drainage, flood risk and infrastructure specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
- Maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
About You
- Strong professional experience within Transport Planning, ideally within a consultancy environment.
- Proven experience delivering Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and feasibility studies.
- Experience with transport modelling and the ability to interpret data and provide practical recommendations.
- Strong knowledge of UK transport policy, development planning processes and relevant design standards.
- Excellent technical report writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
- Experience with relevant transport modelling, GIS and Microsoft Office software.
- Professional accreditation such as CIHT, TPS or ICE, or a willingness to work towards professional accreditation, would be advantageous.
- The ability to manage projects independently while working collaboratively within a wider team.
- Strong organisational skills and a detail-focused approach.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home.
- Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of UK development projects.
- Career progression within a growing consultancy.
- Support towards professional development and accreditation.
- A collaborative and technically strong working environment.
If you are an experienced Transport Planner looking for your next step in Surrey and would like to join a growing consultancy where you can take ownership of projects and progress your career, please get in touch with Penguin Recruitment today.
Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones.
Senior/Principal Transport Planner in London employer: Penguin Recruitment
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