Consultant Transport Planner

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the preparation of technical documents for planning application and Local Plan support (including Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Access Appraisals, Environmental Statements, and Local Plan Representations).
• Undertake data analysis and interpretation, including trip generation forecasting, accessibility assessments, and junction capacity modelling.
• Develop and appraise sustainable transport strategies, supporting masterplanning and layout design.
• Coordinate input from multidisciplinary teams, including architects, planners, engineers, and environmental specialists.
• Engage directly with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders through meetings, workshops, and consultations.
• Critically review information, ask questions, and propose potential solutions to challenges in collaboration with project managers.
• Present findings clearly and concisely through written reports, drawings, and visual summaries.
• Support senior colleagues in project management, including fee proposals, resource planning, and monitoring budgets.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to Graduate/Trainee Transport Planners, helping to develop their technical and professional skills.
• Contribute to business development, including preparing proposals and promoting the company through professional networks and LinkedIn.

Who are we looking for?

• Experience in development-related transport planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely.
• A good understanding of planning policy and guidance (e.g. NPPF, PPG, Local Transport Plans, Decarbonisation Strategy, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20).
• Proven technical ability in data analysis (Excel), junction modelling (e.g. Junctions, LinSig), accessibility assessments (ideally including ArcGIS).
• The ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams, prioritising effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality, including personal responsibility for checking your work.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships and collaborate with colleagues and clients.
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
• Career progression: Clear pathways for advancement, with increasing responsibility, mentoring opportunities, and technical specialism development.
• Comprehensive training and development: Structured internal training, CPD opportunities, and support for professional accreditation.
• Collaborative and supportive culture: Work alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to sharing knowledge and supporting your growth.
• Early career professional network: Connect with peers across offices through quarterly events.
• Comprehensive benefits package: Pension, health and wellbeing support, season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, EV salary sacrifice, and professional memberships.
• Hybrid working: Flexible arrangements combining office collaboration with remote working.
• Leave flexibility: Option to buy or sell annual leave.
• Regular social and team events.

Join our leading transport planning consultancy and take the next step in your career. As a Consultant at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], you’ll help deliver high-profile projects, mentor emerging professionals, and contribute to shaping more sustainable and connected communities across the UK.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send a CV and a covering letter summarising your experience, why you would like to join [Employer hidden], and your preferred office location (Basingstoke, Leeds, London, Manchester, Solent). Email your application to [contact hidden] with the subject line: Consultant Transport Planner Application – [Your Name].