Job Title: Transport Planner Location: Southampton Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing civil engineering and transport planning consultancy in the search for a Transport Planner to join its expanding team in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and award-winning consultancy working on a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects across the residential, commercial, retail and mixed-use sectors. You will contribute to projects from initial feasibility and planning stages through to delivery, helping clients achieve successful planning outcomes and delivering effective transport solutions. Working alongside experienced Transport Planning and Civil Engineering professionals, you will gain exposure to projects ranging from smaller residential developments to strategic sites comprising hundreds or thousands of homes. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your technical expertise, take ownership of projects and progress your career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The Role As a Transport Planner, your responsibilities will include: Managing and delivering small to medium-sized projects from inception through to completion. Preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Technical Notes and Access Appraisals. Undertaking trip generation and distribution assessments using industry-standard methodologies and software. Preparing and reviewing planning drawings, including visibility splays, vehicle tracking and access proposals. Carrying out site visits and providing practical transport planning advice to support development proposals. Attending meetings with clients, project teams and Local Highway Authorities. Supporting consultation events and stakeholder engagement activities. Preparing fee proposals and assisting with the delivery of larger projects where required. Building strong working relationships with clients, planners, architects and local authority representatives.The Ideal Candidate To be considered for this Transport Planner position, you will have: A degree-level qualification in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline. At least three years' experience within a transport planning environment. A working knowledge of relevant design guidance and local planning policy. Experience using AutoCAD, TRICS and transport modelling software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. A proactive approach to professional development, including working towards membership of a relevant professional institution.What's on Offer? The opportunity to join a growing and award-winning consultancy. A varied portfolio of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. A supportive and collaborative working environment. The opportunity to take ownership of projects and influence development outcomes. Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership. Excellent career progression opportunities within an expanding business Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Transport Planner in Southampton employer: Penguin Recruitment
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