Morson Edge is supporting a well-regarded planning and development consultancy in the appointment of an Assistant / Graduate Transport Planner to join their growing Transport team based in Central London.
The consultancy works across the UK built environment, delivering transport planning expertise to unlock development potential across a broad mix of projects - from small-scale residential schemes through to large strategic developments, town centre regeneration, and major mixed-use sites.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Transport Planner to gain wide project exposure, strong technical grounding, and ongoing professional development within a supportive, collaborative team.
The Role
You will support senior team members across a variety of transport planning projects, contributing to technical work, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The role offers hands-on involvement across the planning lifecycle, with exposure to both private and public sector developments.
Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery of transport planning projects to agreed standards and timescales
Assist in the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, and supporting planning documentation
Prepare Travel Plans and Travel Packs, including sustainable and active travel initiatives
Collect, process, and analyse transport data (traffic counts, public transport usage, census data, etc.)
Provide day-to-day technical input, including assistance with CAD work and swept path analysis
Liaise with internal project teams across multiple disciplines
Support engagement with local authorities, highway officers, and wider stakeholders, including attendance at meetings and workshops
About You
Graduate or Assistant-level Transport Planner, ideally with circa 1 year's experience (or relevant placement experience)
Strong interest in transport planning topics such as active travel, placemaking, transport policy, junction design, and sustainable mobility
Good understanding of the UK planning system and transport-related planning policy (e.g. NPPF, regional and local plans)
Confident communicator with the ability to engage clearly in both written and verbal formats
Comfortable working flexibly to meet project deadlines when required
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with relevant technical software such as AutoCAD, TRICS, Junctions 9, TEMPRO, GIS, and census datasets
What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a high-retention, well-supported transport planning team
Exposure to a wide range of development types and project scales
Hybrid working with a Central London base
Strong focus on professional development and career progression
Inclusive, values-led culture with a clear commitment to EDI, ESG, and sustainability