Overview
Senior Transport Planner – Exeter
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join an award-winning independent Civil Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy in Exeter. You’ll play a key role in leading and delivering a range of transport projects across multiple sectors, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and technicians. The consultancy has grown to over 40 professionals in recent years, delivering a wide range of projects across the South West including residential, mixed-use, education, renewable energy and more.
The Role
As a Senior Transport Planner, you’ll take a lead role in delivering transport planning and development planning projects, providing technical expertise and project management across the full lifecycle. Key responsibilities will include:
* Preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Transport Statements, and other technical reports.
* Leading project delivery and managing client relationships, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
* Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Transport Planning and Infrastructure teams.
* Mentoring and delegating work to junior staff, supporting their technical development.
* Preparing fee proposals, managing budgets, and supporting business development opportunities.
* Attending client, local authority, and stakeholder meetings to present and discuss transport solutions.
This is a varied role where you’ll be involved in a wide portfolio of projects, including:
* Major mixed-use urban extensions
* Education and health sector developments
* Renewable energy and infrastructure projects
About You
We’re looking for a motivated and experienced transport planning professional who:
* Has significant experience in a similar role, ideally within a consultancy environment.
* Holds a relevant degree (Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related).
* Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of transport planning guidance, policies, and modelling tools (e.g. Junctions 10/ARCADY, LINSIG, TRICS).
* Has excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience of producing high-quality technical reports.
* Has experience managing projects, clients, and budgets.
* Is working towards (or already holds) chartership with CIHT, ICE, or similar (training and support provided).
Why Join?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking and supportive team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and career progression. The consultancy also provides structured professional development support, including ICE/CIHT training schemes.
* Salary circa £45,000 (dependent on experience)
* 2 bonuses a year
* Gold Investors in People accreditation
* Company pension scheme
* Hybrid working, modern office with free parking, and strong social culture
Who Will You Be Working With?
A diverse and passionate team of engineers, technicians, and transport planners who are committed to delivering outstanding local projects. You’ll join a dynamic, growing team in Exeter, with a friendly and social culture, regular team events, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Strategy/Planning
Industries
* Civil Engineering, Construction, and Design Services
Exeter, England, United Kingdom
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