This full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of £47,142 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.
We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Transport Planner to join our fantastic Transport Studies team. The team is based in our Woking office, Victoria Gate which is conveniently close to the railway station. This role is open to hybrid and flexible working. As a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office for at least one day per week and working from home or alternative locations the rest.
Our Offer to You
26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
The opportunity to take a Masters degree or other professional qualificationAbout the Role
Are you ready to make a real impact on how people move around Surrey?
As a Senior Transport Planner, you will play a key role in shaping the places where people live, work, and travel - helping to grow the local economy and protect the environment. This is a fascinating and rewarding role at the heart of a sector that's constantly evolving. You will work with big data and use tools like GIS, transport models and Power BI to provide clear, evidence-based insights that inform decision-making and drive positive change.
You will be joining our Transport Studies team, working closely with colleagues across the organisation - from Transport Policy to Scheme Design to Network and Asset Management, Road Safety to Passenger Transport, and Planning. It is a collaborative environment where your ideas will be valued from day one.
Your responsibilities as a Senior Transport Planner will include:
Leading and advising on transport planning projects, from problem identification through to scheme appraisal and business case development
Using a range of modelling and assessment tools (e.g. junction modelling, microsimulation, strategic modelling, pedestrian assessments, Active Mode Appraisal Toolkit)
Analysing and presenting transport and movement data in accessible ways to support consultations, funding bids, and strategic planning
Reviewing and auditing third-party transport assessments and modelling
Supporting Local Planning Authorities with evidence for spatial strategies
Contributing to scheme design by applying relevant guidance (e.g. DMRB, Local Transport Notes)
Mentoring and line managing colleagues, including supporting our Graduate Transport Planners and Modellers on the Professional Development ProgrammeYou can learn more about how we work by reading our Team Charter attached.
We are a friendly, forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You'll have the chance to work on meaningful projects, develop your expertise, and help shape the future of transport in Surrey.
Your Application
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Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs