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Transport Planner

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Exeter

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

The Company 

An award-winning development planning and infrastructure consultancy is expanding its Transport Planning team as part of an exciting period of growth through 2025 and beyond.
 This highly regarded regional practice is home to one of the South West’s largest dedicated transport planning teams, delivering a wide variety of private-sector development projects across multiple sectors. With a strong multidisciplinary setup including engineers, transport planners and technicians, the company offers real technical expertise, collaboration, and long-term career prospects.
 Based in Exeter, the business is proud of its people-first approach. It has consistently achieved Investors in People Gold accreditation, with employees highlighting supportive leadership, clear progression opportunities, and a culture where contributions are genuinely recognised.
 Flexible working is embedded into the business, with a balance of home and office working. Their modern Exeter office provides an excellent environment for collaboration, mentoring, and team interaction.
 
The Role 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Transport Planner to join a thriving and growing team, working on a varied portfolio of development-led planning projects for private-sector clients.
 You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on exposure across all aspects of transport planning, supported by structured mentoring and ongoing training.

 Key responsibilities include:
  
Producing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Feasibility Studies, and Travel Plans 
Analysing traffic generation, distribution, and junction capacity 
Conducting site visits along with accessibility and active travel audits 
Supporting the development of multi-modal access strategies and off-site highway improvements 
Using industry-standard tools such as AutoCAD, GIS, TRICS, TEMPRO, and JUNCTIONS 
Collaborating with internal teams, including Flood Risk & Drainage specialists  You’ll gain involvement throughout the full project lifecycle, developing both your technical expertise and commercial understanding.
 
Training & Development 

You’ll be part of a team led by a Chartered Transport Planner who is also an accredited professional reviewer—offering an excellent foundation for mentoring and career progression.
 The consultancy provides a structured and accredited training programme, combining internal support with external development opportunities to help you progress toward professional qualifications.
 
About You 

We’re seeking a driven and enthusiastic Transport Planner who can bring:
  
A degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related discipline 
An MSc in Transport Planning (desirable, not essential) 
Around 2–4 years’ experience in development-focused transport planning (ideally within the private sector) 
Experience supporting Transport Assessments, feasibility studies, and access strategies 
A desire to work toward professional accreditation (IEng, CEng, or TPP) 
Strong numerical, analytical, and report-writing abilities 
Knowledge of current standards such as MfS and DMRB 
Experience with software such as ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG, GIS, and Excel 
Exposure to CAD/GIS tools (beneficial but not essential) 
A collaborative approach and a genuine eagerness to learn and develop  Salary & Benefits  
Competitive salary, depending on experience 
Performance-related bonus scheme (company and individual) 
Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays 
Employer pension contributions 
Life assurance 
Access to a group health scheme 
Enhanced parental leave policies 
Flexible benefits package (including cycle-to-work scheme, gym membership, medical screening, and insurance options) 
ICE-accredited training programme 
Full support toward IEng, CEng, or TPP qualifications 
Payment of professional membership subscriptions  Why This Role?

If you’re a Transport Planner looking for diverse project exposure, high-quality mentoring, flexible working, and a genuinely supportive environment, this role offers an excellent platform to build a long-term and rewarding career with a consultancy that truly invests in its people

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