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Associate Transport Planner: London / Surrey (Hybrid)
Location: Surrey/ London
Salary: GBP50,000/GBP60,000
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.
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- 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.
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