Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join our growing team in Kent, working primarily on development-led transport planning projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious transport planning professional to work across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use and strategic development schemes throughout Kent and the wider South East.
You will play a key role in supporting development proposals through the planning process, providing transport planning advice to developers, landowners and multidisciplinary project teams. You will be responsible for managing projects from initial site appraisals and feasibility studies through to planning applications, negotiations with highway authorities and securing planning permission.
The successful candidate will have strong experience in development planning, a good understanding of the UK planning system and the ability to develop practical transport solutions that support successful planning outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage development-led transport planning projects from initial feasibility and site appraisal through to planning approval.
- Prepare and manage Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and transport strategies to support planning applications.
- Provide transport planning input into residential, commercial, mixed-use and strategic development proposals.
- Undertake site accessibility assessments, identifying opportunities to improve connectivity by walking, cycling and public transport.
- Assess the transport implications of proposed developments and identify appropriate mitigation measures.
- Undertake and oversee junction capacity assessments, traffic impact assessments and transport modelling where required.
- Advise clients on highways and transport-related planning policy, technical requirements and planning obligations.
- Liaise and negotiate with local planning authorities, Kent County Council, Medway Council, National Highways and other statutory consultees.
- Work closely with developers, land promoters, architects, masterplanners and other technical consultants to coordinate development proposals.
- Provide transport planning advice at pre-application stage and support the preparation and submission of planning applications.
- Respond to highway and transport-related planning consultation comments, negotiating solutions to overcome technical objections.
- Support the discharge of planning conditions and the delivery of Section 106 and Section 278 highway agreements where relevant.
- Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, transport strategies and supporting planning documentation.
- Manage project budgets, programmes and client relationships.
- Support and mentor junior members of the transport planning team.
About You
We are looking for a commercially aware and technically capable transport planning professional who can demonstrate:
- A degree or postgraduate qualification in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in development-led transport planning, ideally within a consultancy environment.
- A strong understanding of the UK planning system and the development management process.
- Proven experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
- Experience supporting residential, commercial and mixed-use development proposals through the planning process.
- A good understanding of local and national transport planning policy and guidance.
- Experience engaging with local highway authorities and negotiating transport-related planning matters.
- Knowledge of junction capacity assessments, traffic modelling and transport impact analysis.
- Excellent report-writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong client-facing and stakeholder management abilities.
- The ability to manage projects independently, meet deadlines and work across multiple schemes.
- A proactive, commercially focused and solutions-driven approach.
- Membership of a relevant professional body, such as CIHT, TPS or ICE, or working towards professional accreditation.
- Experience working on large-scale residential developments, strategic land promotions and urban extensions.
- Knowledge of the development planning landscape across Kent and the wider South East.
- Experience working with Kent County Council, Medway Council and National Highways.
- Experience advising on sustainable transport strategies, active travel and public transport accessibility.
- Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Junctions 10, LinSig, TRANSYT or VISSIM.
- Experience supporting planning appeals and public inquiries on transport and highways matters.
- Experience advising on planning obligations, Section 106 agreements and Section 278 highway agreements.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, reflective of experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Support with professional memberships and continuing professional development.
- Exposure to a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and strategic development projects.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- The opportunity to take ownership of projects and build strong client relationships.
- Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
Senior Transport Planner in England employer: Vivid Resourcing
Join a dynamic and ambitious transport planning team in London, where you will have the opportunity to work on diverse major development projects while enjoying a collaborative work culture that values professional growth. With clear progression opportunities, support for further qualifications, and a hybrid working model, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their career as a Principal Transport Planner or Associate. Experience a supportive environment that encourages mentoring and the development of junior colleagues, all while engaging with key stakeholders across the vibrant city of London.
