Transport Planner

1 week ago

England, United Kingdom Carrington West Full time

Our client is looking for an experienced Transport Planner with a strong focus on development planning to join their team in London. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating and advising on the transport aspects of development proposals, working closely with local authorities, developers, and stakeholders to ensure that new projects are sustainable, compliant, and effectively integrated into London's transport infrastructure. You will play a key role in assessing the transport impacts of new housing, commercial, and infrastructure developments and in formulating transport solutions that support urban growth. Key Responsibilities:

  • Development Impact Assessments: Conduct and assess transport assessments and travel plans for new development proposals, ensuring that transport considerations are integral to planning applications.
  • Pre-application Advice: Provide early-stage advice to developers and local authorities on the transport requirements for proposed developments, ensuring compliance with local and national policies.
  • Sustainable Transport Solutions: Promote and design sustainable transport initiatives (e.g., public transport accessibility, cycling, and pedestrian pathways) for developments, supporting the reduction of car dependency and encouraging active travel.
  • Planning Application Support: Prepare detailed transport reports and technical documents (including Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, and Environmental Impact Assessments) to support planning applications.
  • Infrastructure Planning: Work with local authorities and developers to design and propose infrastructure improvements, such as road layouts, junctions, and public transport facilities, that accommodate increased demand from new developments.
  • Traffic and Demand Modelling: Use transport modelling tools and software (e.g., TRICS, PICADY, ARCADY, LINSIG) to predict traffic flows, assess capacity impacts, and develop mitigation measures for development-related transport issues.
  • Policy Compliance: Ensure that transport aspects of development proposals comply with national and local transport policies, including Birmingham's Local Plan, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), and Local Transport Plans.
  • Negotiation and Advocacy: Negotiate Section 106 (S106) agreements and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions related to transport infrastructure improvements required for development approvals.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional qualifications in transport or urban planning would be advantageous.
  • Experience: With development planning within the transport sector, working in consultancy, local authority, or with developers on urban growth and infrastructure projects.
·Technical Skills: oProficiency in transport modelling tools (e.g., TRICS, PICADY, ARCADY, LINSIG, TRANSYT). oStrong knowledge of the planning system and relevant transport policy frameworks (e.g., NPPF, Local Plans). oFamiliarity with GIS and mapping tools for spatial analysis.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong capability in assessing the transport impacts of development, including traffic flow projections, capacity analysis, and mitigation strategies.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex transport planning concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including developers, planning authorities, and the public.
  • Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate with stakeholders on transport-related planning obligations (e.g., S106 agreements).
Desirable Skills: ·Membership with professional bodies such as CIHT (Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation), RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute), or TPS (Transport Planning Society). If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us

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