Senior/Principal Transport Planner

Motion Consultants Limited; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in Guildford is seeking a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to lead and manage transport planning projects in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will engage with clients and stakeholders, conduct transport assessments, and provide expert recommendations to support public and private sector projects. Strong experience in Transportation Planning, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree are essential. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to vital transport strategies while working within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Transportation Planning and Transport Modelling, developing strategies and assessing impacts.
• Strong experience in overseeing processes to improve transport infrastructure effectively.
• Excellent Communication skills for engaging stakeholders and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transport planning projects.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders for project success.
• Conduct transport assessments and impact studies.

Skills

Transportation Planning

Transport Modelling

Transportation Management

Operations Management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning

Tools

Transport modelling software

Job description

Motion is a consultancy dedicated to helping clients successfully design, plan, and execute development projects across the UK. Known for its commercial focus and expertise in transport planning, Motion has a deep understanding of local, regional, and national planning policies. The team’s practical experience in highway and infrastructure improvements allows them to deliver viable solutions informed by client strategic objectives. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, Motion offers advice and tailored solutions to address modern transport planning and infrastructure challenges for both public and private sector projects.

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to join our team in Guildford in a full-time, hybrid role. This position involves leading and managing transport planning projects, engaging with clients and stakeholders, conducting transport assessments and impact studies, and contributing to the development of transport and infrastructure strategies. You will use transport modelling tools, analyze data, and provide expert recommendations to support public and private sector development projects, while also delivering exemplary project management and communication to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Transportation Planning and Transport Modelling, with the ability to develop and refine transportation strategies and assess project impacts.
• Strong experience in Transportation Management and Operations Management to oversee processes and improve transport infrastructure effectively.
• Excellent Communication skills for stakeholder engagement, report preparation, and collaboration with clients and team members.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for transport analysis and modelling.
• Understanding of local, regional, and national planning policies, with the ability to apply them to projects effectively.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Chartership or working toward a professional accreditation in a relevant field is highly advantageous.