Senior Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner - Exciting Opportunity
Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Transport Planner looking for your next challenge? My client is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join a thriving and expanding transport planning team based in London. If you're passionate about transport planning and ready to take the lead on diverse projects, work closely with clients, and help train junior planners, this could be the ideal role for you.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a Transport Planner with 4-5 years of experience, looking to step up to a more senior position. As a Senior, you will be responsible for leading small to medium-sized projects from inception to completion and playing a key role in larger-scale projects. You'll be heavily involved in client meetings, liaising with local authorities, external consultants, and working closely with our multi-disciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
·Manage and deliver small to medium transport projects independently, from start to finish.
·Contribute significantly to larger, complex transport projects in coordination with senior management.
·Attend client meetings, provide regular project updates, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
·Liaise with local authorities and external consultants to ensure projects meet regulatory and planning requirements.
·Mentor and train junior members of the team, sharing your expertise and helping them develop.
·Conduct technical assessments using relevant software and tools to support transport planning and design.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a motivated individual who can hit the ground running, take ownership of their projects, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You should have a proactive approach, a passion for transport planning, and a desire to grow within the company.
Essential Requirements:
·Experience: Minimum of 4-5 years as a Transport Planner in either the public or private sector.
·Software Proficiency: Experience using relevant transport planning software, including TEMPro, ARCADY, PICADY, LinSig, TRICS, and Excel.
·Education: A Master's degree in Transport Planning is desirable but not essential.
·Professional Membership: Membership with a relevant professional body (CIHT, CILT) is desirable but not essential.
·Driving Licence: A full, clean driving licence is required for this role.
Why Join Us?
This role offers a brilliant opportunity for career development in a growing team. You'll be working alongside talented professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment where you will be able to make a real impact.
In addition to the opportunity to work on exciting and varied projects, you will receive a competitive remuneration package:
·Salary: A competitive salary based on your skills and experience.
·Bonus Scheme: Performance-based bonuses to reward your hard work and contributions.
·Pension: Access to a company pension scheme.
·Health and Wellbeing: Professional gym membership to support your fitness goals and mental wellbeing.
·On-site Benefits: Complimentary breakfast and refreshments in the office.
·Additional Benefits: Cycle-to-work and tech-schemes to help you stay connected and commute sustainably.
·Generous Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
·Life Assurance: Security for you and your family with our life assurance scheme.
·Professional Development: Ongoing training and development, with full support to achieve your professional career goals, including progression to senior management.
Why This Role?
·Diverse Projects: Work on an exciting range of projects across various sectors including commercial, residential, and public infrastructure.
·Collaborative Culture: Join a young, dynamic team that values fresh ideas and a collaborative approach.
·Growth Potential: With the team growing rapidly, you'll have plenty of opportunities to take on new responsibilities, contribute to business development, and advance your career.
·Impact: Play a key role in delivering projects that shape communities and improve local infrastructure, making a real difference to transport and development in the region.