Transport planner

Transport Planner - Development Planning
London | Consultancy Environment

A specialist transport planning consultancy based in London is seeking a Transport Planner to join its growing Development Planning team. The practice provides expert transport and development planning advice across a diverse portfolio of projects, including residential, commercial, and education-led schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planner to work within a collaborative consultancy environment, supporting a wide range of development projects while playing an active role in the continued growth of the team.

The Role
The successful candidate will be involved in the delivery of transport planning inputs to the planning process, with responsibilities including (but not limited to):

• Preparing Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, site access feasibility studies, and Travel Plans, with support from senior colleagues where appropriate
• Contributing to the preparation of fee proposals alongside more senior team members
• Managing multiple tasks and deadlines, ensuring outputs are delivered on time and within agreed budgets
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, and liaising confidently with third parties such as local authorities and project stakeholders
• Supporting the development of junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and technical experience

About You
You will have:

• 2-6 years' experience in transport / development planning
• Proven experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans
• An understanding of highway design principles, including relevant standards and guidance
• Knowledge of key transport planning policy documents and their application to development proposals
• Strong report writing, numerical, and presentation skills
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to engage with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, with experience managing competing deadlines
• Awareness of financial and budgetary constraints in project delivery
• A genuine interest in working within a small consultancy environment, contributing to the long-term development of the Development Planning team

If interested in this position, but would like more information before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

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