Senior Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner
Oxfordshire | Hybrid / Flexible Working

I'm working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy that is continuing to grow its transport planning team due to a strong pipeline of work. They are now seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join their Oxfordshire office, offering an excellent opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their consultancy career.

This role sits within a collaborative and experienced team delivering complex transport planning solutions across a wide range of development sectors. You'll gain exposure to technically challenging projects while working closely with senior leadership and clients.

The Opportunity
You'll play a key role in the delivery of transport planning commissions from early feasibility through to planning submission and beyond. The position offers scope to strengthen both technical and commercial skills, while contributing to the continued growth of the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing site appraisals, feasibility studies and pre-application advice
• Producing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments and traffic modelling
• Using micro-simulation (e.g. VISSIM / Paramics) or strategic models (e.g. SATURN)
• Supporting large-scale residential development through the Local Plan process
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and wider project teams
• Attending meetings with key stakeholders and representing the consultancy professionally

About You
This role would suit a Senior Transport Planner with consultancy experience who enjoys technical problem-solving and client interaction.

Essential experience includes:

• A degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Consultancy-based transport planning experience
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients and local authorities
• Experience preparing complex Transport Assessments
• Traffic modelling experience (VISSIM, Paramics and/or SATURN)
• A proactive, self-motivated and professional approach

Desirable (but not essential):

• Chartered status (or working towards)
• Experience with highway design and/or Road Safety Audits
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, private healthcare and paid professional membership
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Strong commitment to training, development and career progression
• Supportive, low-turnover working environment with an excellent team culture

If interested in this position but perhaps would like to learn more about this opportunity before formally applying. Please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

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