Senior/Principal Transport Planner

Job Title: Senior/Principal Transport Planning Consultant
Location: Godalming, Surrey

Salary: £45-55,000

Penguin Recruitment are working with a growing and well-established multidisciplinary consultancy who are looking to appoint a Principal Transport Planning Consultant to join their expanding Transport Planning team in Godalming. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to take a leading technical role within a growing consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of development planning projects across the residential, commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and mixed-use sectors throughout the UK.

The Role:

• Lead and manage a varied portfolio of development planning projects across the UK
  Prepare, review and oversee Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Technical Notes and Access Appraisals
  Undertake and review junction capacity assessments using Junctions 11, including PICADY and ARCADY, and LinSig
  Provide technical advice to clients from initial feasibility through to planning determination and post-consent support
  Liaise with Local Planning Authorities, Highway Authorities, statutory consultees and multidisciplinary project teams
  Mentor and support Graduate and Consultant-level Transport Planners
  Undertake technical reviews and maintain high standards across project delivery
  Maintain a strong understanding of current national and local transport planning policy and guidance
  Contribute to fee proposals, project scopes and business development activities where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate:

• Significant experience within UK development planning transport consultancy
  Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or another relevant discipline
  Strong technical knowledge of UK transport planning policy, standards and guidance
  Demonstrable experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
  Proficient in Junctions 11 and LinSig junction modelling software
  Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills
  Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  Confident engaging with clients, local authorities and wider project teams
  Full UK driving licence
  Actively working towards professional chartership with a recognised institution, ideally through the CIHT CTPP route

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS
  Experience with TRICS and TEMPro
  Previous experience mentoring junior colleagues and undertaking technical report reviews
  Experience contributing to business development, client relationship management and work-winning

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience
  Hybrid working from the Godalming office
  Company pension scheme
  Professional membership subscriptions
  Structured support towards professional chartership
  Ongoing technical training and career development
  Opportunity to work on a diverse range of prestigious development planning projects across the UK
  Friendly, collaborative and growing consultancy environment
  Genuine opportunities for career progression

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP, so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or