Associate Transport Planner

Associate Transport Planner

A well-established transport planning consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Transport Planner to join its growing team in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior transport planning professional looking to take on a leadership role within a respected and collaborative consultancy environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering development planning projects, managing client relationships and mentoring junior team members.

The Role
You will lead the delivery of a variety of transport planning and development planning projects, working closely with developers, land promoters, local authorities and multidisciplinary design teams.

This position offers the opportunity to influence project strategy, support business growth and contribute to high-quality sustainable transport solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Providing transport strategy advice for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
• Liaising with local planning authorities, highway authorities and project teams
• Reviewing technical reports and ensuring high-quality project delivery
• Supporting and mentoring graduate and junior transport planners
• Assisting with fee proposals, bids and business development

Requirements

• Experience working within a transport planning consultancy
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development planning
• Experience preparing or reviewing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
• Ability to manage projects and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders
• Strong report writing and analytical skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression to Associate Director
• Professional development and chartership support
• Opportunity to work on high-profile development projects across the UK

If interested in this position, please get in touch with Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester

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