Assistant Transport Planner – London (2–4 Years)

ibse; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in London is seeking an Assistant Transport Planner with 2–4 years of experience. The role involves supporting senior colleagues with transport assessments and various project analyses. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong skills in report writing and data analysis. This hybrid position offers exposure to significant development projects and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Support for professional development

Clear progression pathway

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in transport planning / development planning.
• Strong report-writing and data analysis skills.
• Understanding of planning policy and development process.

Responsibilities

• Support senior colleagues in delivering Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
• Conduct travel plans and active travel strategies.
• Perform junction capacity modelling and trip generation analysis.

Skills

Transport planning

Report-writing

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Transport, Geography, Civil Engineering, Planning or related field

Tools

Junctions 9/10

LinSig

AutoCAD

TRICS

TEMPro

GIS

Job description

Assistant Transport Planner – London (2–4 Years’ Experience)

£32,000 – £42,000 + Benefits | London | Hybrid Working

We are supporting a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in London that is looking to grow its Transport Planning team with an Assistant Transport Planner (2–4 years’ experience). The team delivers a wide range of development planning, transport assessments and mobility projects across residential, commercial, education, mixed‑use and regeneration schemes.

The Role

You’ll support senior colleagues in delivering:

• Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
• Travel Plans and Active Travel strategies
• Junction capacity modelling (Junctions 9/10, LinSig)
• Trip generation analysis and transport survey interpretation
• Development access appraisals and swept path analysis
• Inputs into feasibility studies, planning applications, and design teams
• Technical reports, analysis, and stakeholder coordination
• GIS mapping, data analysis and multi‑modal assessments

What You’ll Bring

• 2–4 years’ experience in transport planning / development planning
• Strong report‑writing and data analysis skills
• Experience with software such as:
  • Junctions 9/10, LinSig, AutoCAD, TRICS, TEMPro
  • GIS or modelling tools beneficial
• Understanding of planning policy, development process, and technical assessments
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment
• Degree in Transport, Geography, Civil Engineering, Planning or related field

Why Join?

• Hybrid working and modern central London office
• Exposure to major development and infrastructure projects
• Clear progression pathway to Transport Planner level
• Support for professional development and Chartership
• Collaborative team with a strong reputation in planning and engineering