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Senior Transport Planner
Job Posted: 14 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Exeter
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Transport Planner – Exeter
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join an award-winning independent Civil Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy in Exeter. You’ll play a key role in leading and delivering a range of transport projects across multiple sectors, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and technicians.
The consultancy has grown to over 40 professionals in recent years, delivering a wide range of projects across the South West including residential, mixed-use, education, renewable energy and more.
The Role
As a Senior Transport Planner, you’ll take a lead role in delivering transport planning and development planning projects, providing technical expertise and project management across the full lifecycle. Key responsibilities will include:
Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Transport Statements, and other technical reports.
Leading project delivery and managing client relationships, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Transport Planning and Infrastructure teams.
Mentoring and delegating work to junior staff, supporting their technical development.
Preparing fee proposals, managing budgets, and supporting business development opportunities.
Attending client, local authority, and stakeholder meetings to present and discuss transport solutions.
This is a varied role where you’ll be involved in a wide portfolio of projects, including:
Major mixed-use urban extensions
Affordable housing schemes
Education and health sector developments
Renewable energy and infrastructure projects
About You
We’re looking for a motivated and experienced transport planning professional who:
Has significant experience in a similar role, ideally within a consultancy environment.
Holds a relevant degree (Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related).
Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of transport planning guidance, policies, and modelling tools (e.g. Junctions 10/ARCADY, LINSIG, TRICS).
Has excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience of producing high-quality technical reports.
Has experience managing projects, clients, and budgets.
Is working towards (or already holds) chartership with CIHT, ICE, or similar (training and support provided).
Why Join?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking and supportive team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and career progression. The consultancy also provides structured professional development support, including ICE/CIHT training schemes.
Salary circa £45,000 (dependent on experience)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Profit bonus scheme
2 bonuses a year
Gold Investors in People accreditation
Flexible benefits scheme
Professional membership fees paid
Company pension scheme
Hybrid working, modern office with free parking, and strong social culture
Who Will You Be Working With?
A diverse and passionate team of engineers, technicians, and transport planners who are committed to delivering outstanding local projects. You’ll join a dynamic, growing team in Exeter, with a friendly and social culture, regular team events, and a strong focus on work-life balanceBefore You Apply
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