Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Transport Planner

Location: Kent

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and forward-thinking multidisciplinary consultancy in the search for a Senior Transport Planner to join its expanding team based in Maidstone, Kent.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Transport Planner looking to take the next step in their career. Joining a fast-growing and collaborative team, you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, contribute to major developments, and play a key role in shaping transport solutions across the region.

The successful candidate will enjoy genuine project ownership, exposure to high-profile schemes, and the chance to mentor junior team members while developing their own technical and leadership capabilities.

The Role

As a Senior Transport Planner, you will take responsibility for delivering your own projects from inception through to completion while also contributing to larger and more complex developments as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with clients, local authorities and fellow consultants to provide high-quality transport planning advice and achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing transport planning projects from initial concept through to successful delivery.
• Producing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Supporting the delivery of larger, high-profile development projects alongside colleagues across multiple disciplines.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and other key stakeholders to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Undertaking junction capacity assessments and analysing transport data using industry-standard software.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior members of the team.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest professional standards.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A minimum of three years' experience within a transport planning consultancy or the public sector.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience using industry software including TEMPro, ARCADY, PICADY, LinSig, TRICS and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients and stakeholders.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• A Master's degree in Transport Planning or a related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution such as CIHT or CILT.
• Previous experience working on a wide variety of residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects.

Salary and Benefits

In return, our client offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including:

• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Gym membership.
• Aviva health and wellbeing package.
• Complimentary on-site breakfast and refreshments.
• Cycle-to-work and technology schemes.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving consultancy at an exciting stage of growth. You'll enjoy a varied workload, significant project responsibility, and the opportunity to work alongside a talented multidisciplinary team, with clear prospects for career progression and ongoing professional development.

Interested?

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