Senior Transport planner

Senior Transport planner

Location: London

Working pattern: Hybrid working

About the Role

An established transport planning consultancy is looking for a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join its team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to lead development planning projects, manage client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage development planning projects from inception through to delivery.
• Support planning applications for large-scale residential developments
• Work on logistics, warehousing and data centre developments.
• Provide transport planning advice to developers, landowners and other clients.
• Prepare transport assessments, transport statements and supporting planning documentation.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, fee proposals and commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Identify opportunities to secure new projects and grow client accounts.
• Support business development and contribute to proposals and fee negotiations.
• Mentor and support junior team members, sharing technical knowledge and experience.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality projects and support business growth.

About You

• Experience in transport planning, particularly development planning within a consultancy environment.
• Proven ability to manage development-led projects and client relationships.
• Strong project management, communication and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness, including project budgets, billing targets and profitability.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues.
• A proactive approach to business development and identifying new opportunities.
• A relevant degree and chartership are desirable but not essential, with professional development support available.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of £50,000–£70,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• Performance-related bonus.
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Pension contribution.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and parking.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Regular team socials and a supportive working environment.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a varied portfolio of development planning projects, strengthen client relationships and progress your career within a collaborative consultancy.