Penguin Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading UK consultancy in the search for an experienced Associate Transport Planner to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior role within a respected consultancy, working on a diverse range of development projects across the UK while benefiting from a hybrid working environment based in London or Surrey.

Our client specialises in transport planning and infrastructure design across a wide variety of sectors, including residential, retail, leisure, office, distribution, industrial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use developments. Their team delivers tailored solutions throughout the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and assessment through to implementation and supervision, with a strong reputation for providing cost-effective infrastructure solutions.

As an Associate Transport Planner, you will play a key role in leading transport planning projects, managing client relationships, and supporting the delivery of integrated infrastructure solutions across a broad range of developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements.
• Prepare and develop Travel Plans for a range of development projects.
• Undertake and manage transport modelling and analytical assessments.
• Carry out feasibility studies to support development proposals.
• Provide transport planning input to highway design projects.
• Coordinate with drainage and flood risk specialists to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and professional technical reports.
• Present technical findings to clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Attend meetings, consultations, and, where required, public inquiries to provide expert transport planning advice.
• Mentor and support junior members of the transport planning team.
• Assist with project management to ensure work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Contribute to bids and proposals for new projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and timely delivery across all projects.
• Work collaboratively within a hybrid team environment while also managing your own workload independently.

Requirements

• Strong experience in transport planning, including the delivery of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans for development projects.
• Proficiency in transport modelling and related analytical tools, with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, including technical report writing, presenting complex information to non-specialists, and stakeholder engagement.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation with CIHT, TPS, ICE, or working towards accreditation is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience of UK transport policy, design standards, and development planning processes, including liaison with local authorities and other public bodies.
• Competence using relevant software, including junction and network modelling, GIS, and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and detail-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, inclusive, and ethical professional practice.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please contact efan.thomas@penguinrecruitment.co.uk or call 01792 362011.