Associate Partner - Transport Planner

  • Access Talent Group
  • Feb 07, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri

Overview

We are seeking an experienced candidate for a senior appointment, reporting directly to the Partners, with a strong working knowledge of development planning (transport) with proven project management skills, ideally with a record of managing and developing commercial client relationships and with around ten years' postgraduate experience. This will include:

Candidate Profile
  • Circa 10 years transport planning background in a development planning role.
  • Sound technical skills/knowledge in the transport planning field (e.g. Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access appraisals, highway design, modelling etc.).
  • Technical knowledge and proficiency in all relevant industry software (e.g. TRICS, TEMPRO, Junctions 10).
  • Experience in the successful delivery of multiple projects of varying scales and complexity, including the management/leading of project teams.
  • Strong communication skills, including representing clients at meetings with stakeholders; Associate / Associate Partner
  • Experience in attending public consultations and/or Inquiries.
  • Experience of developing and maintaining client relationships and business contacts.
  • Chartered Member of a relevant and recognised professional institution and ideally
Responsibilities
  • Providing high quality technical transport and highways advice on numerous development planning projects.
  • Planning and managing projects including setting and meeting deadlines/budgets alongside providing a high-quality product.
  • Responsibility for contributing to the commercial success of the business and managing / developing key client relationships.
  • Providing input to the business management team including developing business plans and delivering the agreed targets.
  • Taking responsibility for specific aspects the day-to-day running of the Basingstoke/London office including dealing with administrative/non-technical issues alongside technical projects.
  • Establishing and maintaining excellent internal and external relationships, ensuring effective communication of objectives and plans both orally and in writing, including providing coaching / mentoring to junior members of staff
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