Senior Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner Location: Woking (Hybrid Working Available) Type: Full-time (part-time considered) Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits A leading independent transport and infrastructure consultancy is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join its growing team in Woking. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of development planning projects, supporting schemes from early-stage strategy through to planning consent and delivery. This role offers strong career progression, exposure to high-profile projects, and a collaborative environment where your input will directly influence project outcomes. The Role You will play a key role in delivering transport planning projects across the development lifecycle, with an initial focus on development planning and masterplanning support. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing technical reports including:
  • Transport Assessments
  • Transport Statements
  • Travel Plans
  • Access Appraisals
  • WCHAR / ATZ assessments
• Undertaking junction capacity modelling (e.g. Arcady/Picady)
• Supporting preliminary design work, including swept path analysis
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams
• Representing projects at meetings, consultations, and public events
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate

Candidate Requirements
We are looking for a motivated and commercially aware transport planner who can manage their own workload and contribute to project delivery.

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years' UK transport planning experience
• Strong report writing and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Experience with TRICS, TemPro, and Junctions 9
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience with LinSig, GIS, or microsimulation tools
• CAD capability
• Progress towards or achievement of TPS PDS (or equivalent)
• Relevant degree (e.g. Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Planning)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Structured career development and mentoring support
• Professional development funding (including chartership support)
• Generous benefits package including pension, life insurance, and paid volunteering leave
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Regular social and team-building activities

If interested in this position, but perhaps would like to find out more information before formally applying, please get in touch with Taylor at Calibre Search Manchester.

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