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Hello there, I'm writing to get in touch to see if you're interested in assisting Local Authorities nationwide with their Transport Planning & Passenger Transport teams. Specialists within Transport Strategy, Development Management and SEND/Home-to-School Transport. Local Authorities have recently requested Job Titles, similar to the below (to name a handful) Passenger Transport Manager Road Harm Reduction Transport Strategy Consultant Home-to-School Transport Manager Transport Strategy Manager Senior/Principal Transport Planner LEVI Project Lead/Manager BSIP/Enhanced Partnership Lead Sustainable Transport Team Lead/Officer Development Control Officer Active Travel Lead ZEBRA Programme Manager If any of these positions above are of interest, or a field you work within, for any reason, I'm happy to be a conduit between you and a new opportunity. I'd welcome a CV with open arms and am happy to add you to my records and conduct an initial conversation. I work with 144> Local Authorities, respectively, one of which would welcome you also. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Engineering/Transport world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process, so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better. NB - I will only come back to the CV if it contains relevant experiences.

Job Title: Senior Town Planner Principal Town Planner Associate Town Planner Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working) Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for Senior and Principal Town Planners to join their growing Planning team in Bristol. Overview Our client is a highly respected consultancy providing market-leading advisory and consultancy services across infrastructure, energy, transport, utilities, ports, and the built environment. They are recognised for delivering sustainable, future-focused solutions and helping clients navigate complex planning and consenting challenges. With recent project wins and continued growth, they are expanding their UK Planning team and seeking experienced professionals to support a diverse and high-profile portfolio of projects. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join a progressive and collaborative team working on nationally significant infrastructure and development projects. You will be at the forefront of planning for sustainable infrastructure, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain, and digital transformation initiatives. You will have the chance to progress your career within a supportive consultancy environment and contribute to business development and strategic growth. The Role Acting as Planning Lead or supporting Lead Planner on projects across multiple sectors. Supporting bid preparation, tender submissions, and framework responses. Acting as lead consultant on multi-disciplinary projects, with responsibility for project management and delivery. Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues within the Planning team. Working closely with environmental, engineering, and design teams across the wider business (UK and internationally). Engaging with market and client leads to support business development and growth opportunities. About You A relevant degree in Town Planning or a related discipline. Chartered status (or working towards MRTPI or equivalent). Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and resilient with strong organisational skills. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work within budget. Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO, or equivalent consenting processes. Knowledge of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process (desirable). Experience in strategic planning and planning policy. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare high-quality reports and presentations. Confident working in multi-disciplinary teams and contributing independently to projects. Demonstrable ability to build and maintain client relationships. Reward & Benefits Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible and hybrid working, professional development opportunities, and tailored wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. You will be supported to grow your skills, achieve chartership (if applicable), and progress within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Principal Ecologist- Scotland Region (Edinburgh) Are you a Principal Ecologist looking for the flexibility to balance site work with your home life? Are you looking to make a step up with the support of a diverse network of ecology experts that is underpinned by a defined career pathway? We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Ecologist as part of the Scotland team based out of the Edinburgh office. About Tetra Tech Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. Tetra Tech Ecology team won the CIEEM Large Consultancy of the Year Award and Large Scale Mitigation Award in 2023 and CIEEM Large Consultancy of the Year Award in 2025. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They help our clients succeed, our business prosper and the communities we work in thrive. We need the very best designers, project managers, engineers, surveyors, town planners, environmental specialists and business service professionals to maintain our reputation as a market leader. We do this by taking care of our people; offering fantastic flexible benefits, providing personal and professional development, and giving employees the opportunity to work on exciting and ground breaking projects. We don't want Tetra Tech to be just your next role, we want it to be a step change in your career and ultimately a move that you are proud to have made. The Role As Tetra Tech builds on its demonstrable track record as one of the leading global environmental consultancies, we are seeking a talented Principal Ecologist to join our team in Scotland. With ambitions to grow our UK presence to emulate the success of the global business, we are looking for an experienced ecologist to join our established network of over 95 ecologists with the energy to contribute to a diverse project portfolio. As a multidisciplinary consultancy, we work closely with colleagues from other teams including Planning, Placemaking, Engineering, Transportation and Asset Management including through the identification of opportunities, tendering and project delivery. You will be proactive in developing relationships with colleagues from across the business, liaising with other teams on a regular basis and supporting them through all stages of a project. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer professional ecology advice across a breadth of sectors including Residential, Defence, Energy, Government Services and Transport. We can draw on the knowledge of sector leads and experienced technical consultants from across Tetra Tech, as well as the support of our wider ecology team, to develop the best solutions. Examples of projects we currently work on include: Ecological appraisals and protected species surveys for projects at varying scales and across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, defence infrastructure and renewables with solar and wind projects. Protected species licensing work for a range of species including: great crested newt, water vole, badger, otter and bats. BNG assessments for developments in sectors including residential, commercial, defence and energy. Ecological Impact Assessment and Habitat Regulations Assessments for developments as part of planning submissions. Projects involving ecological input into all stages of project lifecycle including pre planning submission survey work, post planning delivery Ecological Clerk of Works and post development mitigation monitoring, including as part of protected species licensing. Given the variety of projects we work on, we are looking for a Principal Ecologist who has strong field experience and ambitions to continue their technical development, whether that be across many areas of ecology or in a particular specialism. In addition we are looking for an Ecologist who has experience of inputting to multi disciplinary teams, influencing masterplans and detailed design to achieve positive environmental outcomes. Our Principal Consultants lead and deliver multiple projects of medium complexity with minimal supervision, and they are required to confidently adapt their technical knowledge to specific client and project requirements, including direct client communications, liaison with stakeholders, quality assurance and management of project finances. With support from the regional and wider national teams, and in line with our defined career framework, you will continue to develop your expertise across many areas of ecology, actively working towards Chartered Ecologist status. As a Principal within our team you will provide mentoring and line management duties to early career and senior ecology team members. We Lead with Science and we encourage our team to share their findings with the industry (subject to sensitivities of timings and client permissions). We also encourage research based elements to be brought into projects and many of the projects we have worked on have resulted in publications and we encourage our team to continue to do this. Flexible Working The role will require site work and some travel dependent on location of projects, and some attendance at our UK offices, plus opportunities to meet colleagues at planned events. However, we operate fully flexible, hybrid working which allows our ecologists to choose where, how and when they work as long as our clients are receiving the high quality service they expect. We focus on talent and skills, not postcode. We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced or compressed hours and flexible start or finish times. We can offer a range of solutions to help you get the most out of your work / life balance. If the timing's not quite right for you, please do still get in touch as we will always consider deferring the start date for the right candidate. About the Team Multi award winning Ecology team; recently winning CIEEM Large Consultancy of the Year and Large Scale Mitigation project in 2023 and CIEEM Large Consultancy of the Year 2025. Over 95 permanent ecologists across 13 offices working as one cohesive team. Time away from home minimised. IT systems allow seamless remote and flexible working, so proximity to an office is not a barrier - we focus on talents & skills, not postcode. Our ecologists can work on the projects that interest them and deliver them to the highest standards. Cars or car allowances to every member of the team regardless of grade, including for personal use. Established TOIL system to allow time management to suit specific personal needs alongside seasonal demands. Career frameworks provide clarity on how to progress. We encourage the development of well rounded ecologists who can talk about all stages of a project. We offer extensive internal and external training and mentoring, including from our in house experts along with all team face to face training. Bat handling licence incentivisation scheme to thank ecologists who spend time and effort in achieving their licence - we know it's not easy! And to show our support of personal development, we award a significant financial bonus to anyone achieving Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist status through CIEEM. We work closely with many other teams, including our own Planners, Archaeologists, Landscape Architects, Masterplanners and Engineers. With a culture of openness, there is always someone within the business who can provide advice and support for almost any query. Our way of working We take pride in delivering projects effectively for clients. This often requires colleagues to be together - in offices or on site - to ensure the best outcomes. However, when possible, we also advocate for flexibility around how, when, and where you work. There is no 'one approach fits all' - each team manages their own way of working. We trust our employees and focus on outputs not inputs. Meeting up with colleague and clients face to face in office environments or on site is important for collaboration, face to face meetings, appraisals and development. Inclusion At Tetra Tech, we want everyone to feel like they truly belong. Our goal is to create a workplace where every person is valued and respected for who they are. Everyone is welcome at Tetra Tech. Opportunities and success should only be determined by attitude, capability and collaborative spirit. Be yourself, without apology.

Job Profile for Senior / Principal Transport Planner CF45862 Bennett and Game are currently working with an award-winning, independent consulting engineering practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality civil, structural, geotechnical and transport planning solutions. With offices across the UK, the business works on a diverse range of residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects,combining technical excellence with a practical, client-focused approach. Known for investing in its people and fostering a collaborative culture, our client offers genuine career development opportunities within a forward-thinking and growing consultancy. You'll work within a growing Transport Planning team delivering high-quality transport planning inputs on a variety of private sector development projects. You will assist in project delivery, stakeholder liaison, technical outputs, and contribute to team expansion and business growth. Key Responsibilities Prepare transport planning documents including Transport Notes, Statements, Assessments, Travel Plans and ES Transport Chapters. Undertake preliminary highway / junction design and application of relevant design standards via AutoCAD. Use industry software to analyse data and produce technical outputs: Junctions (PICADY/ARCADY), LinSig/Quickgreen, TRICS, TEMPro, and GIS packages (e.g., QGIS, Podaris). Support elements of project management including resourcing, deliverables tracking, financials, and client liaison. Contribute to the growth and development of the Transport Planning team in Nottingham. Person Specification Typically 5+ years' experience in transport planning or development consultancy. Confident and capable producing core transport planning deliverables. Proficiency in transport modelling and data tools (Junctions, LinSig/Quickgreen, TRICS, TEMPro). Skilled in AutoCAD and application of design standards. Competent in GIS (e.g., QGIS, Podaris). Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Word and Excel). Excellent communication, organisation, analytical and presentation skills. Professional proactive mindset with a drive for continual development. Capability to support project success across multidisciplinary teams. An aspiration to help develop and expand a regional transport team. Salary and Benefits £45,000 - £55,000 DOE Flexible holiday allowance Company pension scheme Hybrid working Interesting and challenging projects Autonomy to lead your own work Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Carrington West are pleased to offer this outstanding vacancy with one of the most innovative and progressive consultancies in the civil engineering/highway engineering market. The role of Principal Ecologist offers the successful candidate a chance to work on large local civil environmental schemes. The role is to lead a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of a range of environmental, ecological, landscape planning and associated professional services to internal and external clients as part of the Environmental Consultancy. Day to day job objectives: Effectively manage available resources and capacity within the team to ensure successful delivery of the teams' work programme. Implement and manage the provision of specialist technical expertise and project delivery which may be complex and significant to achieve quality, programme and financial targets meeting customer and stakeholder requirements. Manage the provision of specialist technical expertise in the delivery of team disciplines as part of the planning process, which may include the provision of an expert witness role at the inquiry, to achieve compliance with legislation, and national and local policies. Manage the service area to colleagues, clients or third parties to support the delivery of projects across the organisation that may be complex and large-scale. Identify development and market opportunities to contribute to the growth of the team service thereby supporting achievement of business plan objectives. Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve their potential and deliver effective business results. Hold team members to account to comply with internal and external standards of statutory responsibilities, duties, policies and procedures to ensure standards are met to maintain a consistent and high-quality service. Act as an ambassador for individual schemes and the Company across professional, business and community events and networks at local and regional levels to maintain a positive company reputation, build relationships with third parties and promote internal expertise for business development. What experience you will need: Relevant degree and Chartership of a relevant professional institute, or equivalent post qualification experience/knowledge gained through practical experience in an ecological or landscape planning consultancy, full CIEEM or LI membership and ongoing CPD requirements eligible for Chartership. Extensive post-qualification experience accomplishing a broad background in either of the specialism areas below: oEcological survey and assessment including preparing chapters for Environmental Statements, ecological mitigation design/delivery (including Ecological Clerk of Works role) and hold a minimum Level 1 Natural England Bat Licence in combination with at least 1 other protected species licence. oLandscape Planning and Landscape Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA); Co-ordination and compilation of complete Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), delivery of both EIA Scoping and full Environmental Statement (ES) landscape chapters, development of landscape mitigation proposals/measures across a wide variety of development projects. Strong knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance along with a good understanding/experience of either: oHabitats Regulations Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations oPublic Inquiry, Protected Landscape designations, Green Belt, Heritage & Conservation designations, Landscape Character Assessments and providing independent Consultation Advice to Local Authority Planners Ability to lead a team in a busy environmental services team, to make decisions and solve problems to meet team objectives and operational targets and be able to prioritise available team resources to meet the needs of the business. Excellent interpersonal skills to gain agreement and acceptance of others including colleagues, senior managers and clients. Ability to work collaboratively and actively involve colleagues and members of the team. Strong ICT skills including competence in specialist computer applications used to support ecological or landscape visual impact assessments including GIS software packages. Thorough working knowledge of health and safety, technical, planning, and other legislation /good practices appropriate to ecology or landscape planning assessments. Proven experience in providing information, communicating, and working collaboratively with internal and external customers, stakeholders and colleagues to achieve delivery objectives. Proven experience in financial monitoring and control across a range of environmental consultancy projects. What you'll get in return: This is not only a great opportunity to work on local Environmental projects, but one where you will have a real opportunity to help influence the shape and character of the team's expansion over the coming years. A culture that helps you to achieve your full potential with clear, structured mentoring, investment and feedback. A competitive salary - not just to attract you to the business but also to recognise your ongoing contribution and capabilities. They also provide a leading pension scheme, and various perks and wellbeing initiatives to ensure you are properly looked after during your time with the business. 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.

Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. About Camden London Borough of Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive. We're ambitious for our borough and committed to tackling the climate emergency, improving air quality and creating safer, healthier streets for everyone. Our Safe and Healthy Streets team at Camden is at the forefront of Healthy Streets based project delivery and in the recent Healthy Streets Scorecard Camden was the fourth placed borough overall. An overview of the schemes that the Healthy Streets team Camden have delivered in 2025 is available here . About the role As a Senior Transport Planner, you will play a key role in delivering the ambitious goals of the Camden Transport Strategy by project managing the development and implementation of multiple small to medium-sized Healthy Routes projects across Camden, as part of the Council's Healthy Streets programme. Healthy Routes schemes include strategic cycle and bus corridors, upgrades to the Borough's primary and secondary cycle route network (including segregated cycle infrastructure on main roads), alongside pedestrian, cycling, road safety and public realm improvements on key high streets and residential streets. The role also includes supporting the delivery of bus priority measures, such as new and improved bus lanes and corridors. You will be responsible for taking projects from feasibility through to delivery, including community engagement, consultation, report writing, decision-making and monitoring. You will also support Principal officers with high-quality programme and project management input on larger and more complex schemes. For examples of some of the types of schemes you could be working in this role, please see the following schemes Camden is currently engaging, consulting or constructing: Upper Woburn Place bus priority - Status: Consultation complete Haverstock Hill - Status: Under construction Shaftesbury Avenue - Status: Near construction Camden Town area bus priority - Status: Near completion Cross Camden Cycleway - Status: Feasibility In this role, you will work closely with colleagues across the Council, such as Planning, Place and Design, Greenspaces, Regeneration, Sustainability and Inclusive Economy, as well as Transport for London, the Greater London Authority and local communities, helping to deliver projects that support wider objectives such as tackling the climate emergency, improving air quality and creating vibrant public spaces. About You To be successful in securing this role you will have strong experience of successful project/programme management and delivery of Healthy Streets projects, including leading or contributing to elements of complex cycle and bus schemes. You will also have a strong understanding and experience of the policy and statutory framework within which Healthy Streets, transport planning and related activities. You will be a proactive and forward-thinking experienced project manager, capable of successfully managing initiatives, often overlapping with one another, both on time and to budget. You will be able to demonstrate effective partnership working and the ability to develop strong stakeholder relations, including liaising with all relevant external organisations such as Transport for London, Greater London Authority, developers, other boroughs and external funders. To ensure success in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding and appreciation of issues specifically around streetscape design, accessibility, and sustainability. You will be able to help prepare and write high-quality papers and reports for Council Committees, public meetings, and other bodies such as public inquiries, supporting senior officers as required. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively help support and oversee the work of more junior members of a team and consultants. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Knowledge of the policy and statutory framework - locally, regionally and nationally - within which the Healthy Streets, transport planning and related activities operate Skill and experience in project management - you will be capable of delivering Healthy Streets transport infrastructure projects on time and to budget Experience and understanding of Healthy Streets and strategic transport planning projects, including some experience of working in a team on projects of significant size, value and complexity Appreciation of key streetscape design issues and challenges, including accessibility and sustainability Good partnership working skills, and the ability to develop effective stakeholder relations on transport matters, including liaising and negotiating with relevant external organisations Capacity to communicate clearly and sensitively as part of community engagement activities and with elected members, and understanding of inclusive community engagement Ability to effectively help support and oversee the workload of more junior members of a team and/or consultants, and an understanding of how consultants in the industry operate Strong analytical and report writing skills Good presenting skills Demonstrates initiative and a proactive, forward-thinking approach to carrying out work Good political awareness and sensitivity Good level of inter-personal skills Understanding of corporate policies and strategies Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Transport Planning/Project Management To view the Job Profile, please click HERE To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting . What We Offer At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pension scheme. Visit for more details. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment. Asking for Adjustments At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions. Please contact us on , at or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We'll work with you to make sure the process works for you. To find out more and apply, please visit our website using the button provided.

Job Title: Senior/Principal Town Planner Location: London Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for experienced Senior and Principal Town Planners to join a growing and progressive planning team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure and development, including Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation. The team delivers projects across a broad range of sectors including energy, transport, utilities, ports, harbours and the built environment. The Opportunity You will play a key role in delivering high-profile planning projects within a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment, working alongside environmental, engineering and design specialists. The role offers strong career progression, exposure to nationally significant projects and the chance to influence planning outcomes at a strategic level. Key Responsibilities Acting as Planning Lead or Support Lead on projects across multiple sectors Contributing to bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses Acting as lead consultant on multi-disciplinary projects, with responsibility for project management and delivery Supporting and mentoring junior planners and contributing to team development Working collaboratively with environmental, engineering and design teams across the UK and internationally Engaging with clients and internal market leads to support business development and growth About You Degree in Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited or equivalent) Chartered or working towards RTPI chartership Self-motivated, enthusiastic, resilient and able to work under pressure Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent consenting regimes Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment processes (desirable) Experience in strategic planning and planning policy Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and independently Strong report writing, presentation and communication skills Demonstrable ability to build and maintain client relationships Why Apply Work on nationally significant infrastructure and development projects Join a collaborative, forward-thinking consultancy with strong technical expertise Excellent career development and progression opportunities Hybrid working and flexible working culture Interested? For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call

Job Title: Senior/Principal Town Planner Location: London Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for experienced Senior and Principal Town Planners to join a growing and progressive planning team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure and development, including Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation. The team delivers projects across a broad range of sectors including energy, transport, utilities, ports, harbours and the built environment. The Opportunity You will play a key role in delivering high-profile planning projects within a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment, working alongside environmental, engineering and design specialists. The role offers strong career progression, exposure to nationally significant projects and the chance to influence planning outcomes at a strategic level. Key Responsibilities Acting as Planning Lead or Support Lead on projects across multiple sectors Contributing to bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses Acting as lead consultant on multi-disciplinary projects, with responsibility for project management and delivery Supporting and mentoring junior planners and contributing to team development Working collaboratively with environmental, engineering and design teams across the UK and internationally Engaging with clients and internal market leads to support business development and growth About You Degree in Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited or equivalent) Chartered or working towards RTPI chartership Self-motivated, enthusiastic, resilient and able to work under pressure Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent consenting regimes Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment processes (desirable) Experience in strategic planning and planning policy Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and independently Strong report writing, presentation and communication skills Demonstrable ability to build and maintain client relationships Why Apply Work on nationally significant infrastructure and development projects Join a collaborative, forward-thinking consultancy with strong technical expertise Excellent career development and progression opportunities Hybrid working and flexible working culture Interested? For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

A Transport Planning and Highway Engineering specialist consultancy is looking for a Senior/Principal Transport Planner in their Central London office. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most recognisable projects in Greater London such as Battersea Power Station and London Pavilion. You will be taking a leading role in a team of 20, managing these strategic projects, leading junior transport planners and working with the senior leadership team to develop client relationships. Key Responsibilities Technical & Project Delivery Lead the preparation and review of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and Technical Notes Provide expert transport planning input to support planning applications and development-led schemes Undertake and oversee junction capacity assessments and traffic modelling (e.g. ARCADY, PICADY, LINSIG, TEMPro) Review highway and access designs to ensure compliance with local authority and national guidance Advise on active travel, public transport and sustainable transport strategies Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to programme and budget Client & Stakeholder Management Act as a key point of contact for developers, architects, planners and local authorities Attend and lead design team meetings, planning meetings and public consultations Support negotiations with highway authorities and planning officers Contribute to fee proposals, scopes of work and business development activities Leadership & Mentorship Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate transport planners Review technical outputs and ensure high-quality, commercially aware delivery Support the development of internal best practice and technical standards Essential Requirements Degree (or postgraduate qualification) in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in a development planning or transport planning consultancy Proven track record delivering transport planning support for planning applications Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, highways guidance and local authority processes Experience preparing and reviewing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements Competence in junction modelling software (e.g. LINSIG, ARCADY, PICADY) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Confident client-facing professional with commercial awareness Ability to manage workloads, deadlines and junior staff effectively If interested in this position, but would like to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client in the South East with their search for a Principal Development Management Planner. Main responsibilities of the role will include: Managing a caseload of planning applications, including complex and strategic major applications. Assessing and determining applications in line with adopted local and national planning policy. Preparing clear, well-reasoned officer reports and recommendations. Providing professional planning advice to applicants, agents, members, and internal stakeholders. Representing the authority at Planning Committee where required. Contributing to consultation responses on relevant planning matters, including (where applicable) NSIPs. The ideal candidate will have: Significant experience as a Development Management Planner, ideally within a local authority setting (county, district, or unitary). A strong background in strategic land-use planning (transport planners/engineers will not be suitable for this role). Experience handling a varied caseload of applications, including majors. NSIP experience (desirable but not essential). Strong verbal and written communication skills. This is a 3-6 month initial contract, and both part-time and full-time applicants will be considered. The role offers flexible hybrid working, with onsite attendance required once or twice per month as a minimum. Carrington West Pay Rate - £50-55 per hour Dependent on experience Job Ref - 64438 Our client is looking for someone to start as soon as possible, so if you are interested in being considered for the role, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Please call Jake Herrington on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email Jake or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK-wide on both a permanent and contract basis across all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior, or not in a suitable location, but you are keen to explore opportunities, please feel free to get in touch and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Principal Strategic Planner Good Growth Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor's environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work. About the team The London Plan Team is a friendly and inclusive team of innovators and experts at the forefront of Planning, developing new forward thinking strategic policies to promote high quality sustainable development in London as we move towards a new London Plan. We think long-term and big picture - without taking our eye off the detail. Our work involves policy making to bring forward good growth that meets London's needs in a sustainable way to deliver high quality living for all. We welcome and support new staff to make sure they become effective members of the team, helping them to realise their full potential, not only to deliver their responsibilities but also to help them achieve their own professional career aspirations. About the role The London Plan (the Mayor's Spatial Development Strategy), shapes the growth of London as a whole, setting the parameters and policies for development across the capital, from planning for the homes and employment space that Londoners need, to delivering the infrastructure necessary to meet growth ambitions. It's an exciting time to join as we are in the process of preparing a new draft plan, and the programme leading up to and including the plan's examination-in-public and adoption. From leading conversations and engagement with stakeholders and communities, to producing data-driven evidence, and using your judgment and knowledge to advise the Senior Team and Deputy Mayor on planning and policy formation, no two days will be the same. This role is within the housing sub-team of the London Plan which specialises in: encouraging and supporting housing growth understanding the capital's housing need and supply opportunities the economics and delivery mechanisms of affordable housing specialist housing and its role in providing choice in the housing market. The housing sub-team is not responsible for policy on housing or urban design, or energy standards. You'll be a skilled communicator, with a successful track record of policy development and plan-making, ideally with experience of a full cycle of a plan's development, from evidence building to engagement, to housing related policy writing and Examination. Experience of working in planning policy at a London borough will be particularly welcome. You'll have excellent knowledge of the range of planning issues facing the capital and be able to demonstrate your political awareness. You'll bring your enthusiasm to work with you in a role where you can benefit from professional development opportunities and on-the-job learning, as well as wider leadership opportunities, e.g. through participation in and leadership of our staff networks, and involvement in work to promote the equalities, diversity and inclusion agenda. This helps to make the GLA a great place to work, and a place that reflects the communities we serve. We're positive about flexible and hybrid working, with regular attendance at our office at Union Street, SE1 (Mondays) with an expectation that staff may need to attend in person up to 1 or 2 additional days per week, (site visits or attendance at other external meetings count towards this). We are a diverse organisation and particularly welcome applications from minority groups including black and minority ethnic staff and the LGBTQ community. Principal Accountabilities Lead or contribute to spatial strategies: development, monitoring and review of the London Plan. Mayor's Briefings and reports for the Mayor, Assembly and other organisations on planning and spatial development issues. Lead or contribute to the initiation, design, management and completion of relevant policy development projects and research. Lead or contribute to advice on planning briefs, development proposals and the plans and strategies of other agencies especially Local Development Documents and the development plans of authorities outside London. Lead or contribute to coordination, liaison and engagement processes necessary to address spatial development and planning issues. Prepare responses on behalf of the GLA to complex issues raised by the public and diverse agencies. Lead on or contribute to representation of the Mayor's planning and development policies, concerns and objectives to examinations in public or representation hearings, including those into Local Development Documents, commissions and public inquiries. Technical Requirements/ Experience/ Qualifications Qualification in planning and relevant professional experience as a senior planner within a similar organisation or business environment Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of national, regional and London strategic planning and development issues and trends Technical knowledge at senior level of at least three of the specialisms set out below as well as a broad appreciation of the bearing of these on other strategic policy areas: - Strategic spatial planning and urban land use policy; Strategic infrastructure planning and funding mechanisms including Section 106 planning obligations, Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and/or other funding approaches; Urban design and heritage, London views management framework, including townscape and visual assessment; Local Plan and development plan document related policy development and monitoring, including supplementary planning documents and guidance; Project management experience and skills at producing timely and effective development briefs or related frameworks, development infrastructure assessments, Opportunity Area Planning Frameworks or growth related Area Action Plans. Technical Requirements/ Experience/ Qualifications Qualification in planning and relevant professional experience as a senior planner within a similar organisation or business environment Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of national, regional and London strategic planning and development issues and trends Technical knowledge at senior level of at least three of the specialisms set out below as well as a broad appreciation of the bearing of these on other strategic policy areas: - Strategic spatial planning and urban land use policy; Strategic infrastructure planning and funding mechanisms including Section 106 planning obligations, Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and/or other funding approaches; Urban design and heritage, London views management framework, including townscape and visual assessment; Local Plan and development plan document related policy development and monitoring, including supplementary planning documents and guidance; Project management experience and skills at producing timely and effective development briefs or related frameworks, development infrastructure assessments, Opportunity Area Planning Frameworks or growth related Area Action Plans. Behavioural competencies Building and managing relationships is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. Level 2 indicators of effective performance Develops new professional relationships Understands the needs of others, the constraints they face and the levers to their engagement Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action Fosters an environment where others feel respected Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and deliver shared goals Communicating and Influencing is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us. Level 2 indicators of effective performance Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication Persuades others, using evidence based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally Planning and organising is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard. Level 2 indicators of effective performance Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team's work is delivered to a high standard Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met Responding to pressure and change is being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift. . click apply for full job details

Senior Transport PlannerBirminghamDue to growth, my client is looking for a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to join their thriving team in the Birmingham office.The team has developed and grown to a wide-range of projects and clients that cover a diverse set of schemes all across the UK, which includes Residential, Retail and Education. This would help the workload from the Bristol and Birmingham offices. The role: You will be: Working on and Managing complex Transport Planning Projects Taking lead on the development and delivery of the Projects Working on the promotion of development sites from Site Identification/acquisition, plus planning applications, submission and discharge of planning conditions You would be working alongside the Transport team to deliver top of the range Consultancy Advice, liaising and getting a firm understanding of Clients Requirements and to effectively manage resources.You will be helping support and mentor more junior staff as well as continuing your Project Management and commercial skills.Ideally, you would have a firm understanding on Transport Planning Policy and Delivery of projects to clients. Experience wise, you would need to demonstrate: Experience with Transport Statements, Assessments and Travel Plans Parking Strategies, Sustainable Transport, Section 278 and 106 agreements and guidance such as NPPF Use of the TRICS database Working use of PICADY and ARCADY, as well as an understanding of LINSIG Transport Modelling, and why this is useful Junction design (Roundabout, Signals) So why join? This role comes with a great package: Salary (DOE) £40,000-£60,000 Contractual Bonus Scheme 7% Employer Pension Contribution 28 Days Holiday plus bank holidays Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance for all employees Agile and Flexible working

Senior Transport Planner Birmingham Due to growth, my client is looking for a Senior/Principal Transport Planner to join their thriving team in the Birmingham office. The team has developed and grown to a wide-range of projects and clients that cover a diverse set of schemes all across the UK, which includes Residential, Retail and Education. This would help the workload from the Bristol and Birmingham offices. The role: You will be: Working on and Managing complex Transport Planning Projects Taking lead on the development and delivery of the Projects Working on the promotion of development sites from Site Identification/acquisition, plus planning applications, submission and discharge of planning conditions You would be working alongside the Transport team to deliver top of the range Consultancy Advice, liaising and getting a firm understanding of Clients Requirements and to effectively manage resources. You will be helping support and mentor more junior staff as well as continuing your Project Management and commercial skills. Ideally, you would have a firm understanding on Transport Planning Policy and Delivery of projects to clients. Experience wise, you would need to demonstrate: Experience with Transport Statements, Assessments and Travel Plans Parking Strategies, Sustainable Transport, Section 278 and 106 agreements and guidance such as NPPF Use of the TRICS database Working use of PICADY and ARCADY, as well as an understanding of LINSIG Transport Modelling, and why this is useful Junction design (Roundabout, Signals) So why join? This role comes with a great package: Salary (DOE) 40,000- 60,000 Contractual Bonus Scheme 7% Employer Pension Contribution 28 Days Holiday plus bank holidays Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance for all employees Agile and Flexible working

Bennett & Game are representing a planning-led multidisciplinary consultancy seeking an Associate Director level Transport Planner to support continued growth within their Transport Planning & Infrastructure team in Bristol. This is a senior-level role offering technical leadership, client ownership and a clear progression route within a collaborative, employee-owned environment. Role Overview You will play a key role delivering a wide range of transport planning projects for public and private sector clients across the UK, taking responsibility for both technical delivery and client relationships. Key responsibilities include: Site appraisals and site promotion Transport Assessments and Transport Statements Travel Plans and sustainable mobility strategies Junction and network modelling Development planning and infrastructure planning Data analysis, forecasting and reporting Stakeholder engagement and client liaison Day-to-day project management and prioritisation Maintaining high technical standards across projects Building and strengthening long-term client relationships Supporting and mentoring junior team members Requirements Proven experience in Transport Planning at Senior / Principal / Associate level Strong report writing and interpersonal communication skills Confident user of ARCADY, PICADY, TRICS, TEMPro and AutoCAD Experience delivering development-led transport planning projects Comfortable in a client-facing role with relationship management responsibility Well motivated, proactive and commercially aware Working towards or already chartered with CIHT, CILT or TPS (desirable) Salary & Benefits Competitive salary £60,000 - £70,000 (negotiable depending on experience) Hybrid working with core office days Private healthcare Life insurance Company pension (salary sacrifice option) Cycle to work scheme Professional subscription contributions Enhanced maternity scheme Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Job Title: Senior or Principal Town Planner Location: Bristol Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid working available A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior or Principal Town Planner to join a highly regarded planning consultancy team in Bristol. This is an ideal role for a commercially minded planner with strong technical skills who is looking to work on high-profile, complex developments across the UK. You'll be joining a well-established team known for advising private and public sector clients on a wide variety of projects - including major regeneration schemes, city centre redevelopment, strategic housing promotion, retail, logistics, student housing, sports and leisure developments, and the reuse of listed buildings. About the Role: You will take a leading role in delivering planning advice from early feasibility through to application, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and appeal. This role involves working closely with landowners, developers, institutional investors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver commercially viable outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Lead on the preparation and delivery of planning strategies, appraisals, and documentation Assess site planning histories and relevant local/national policy frameworks Draft clear and persuasive planning statements to support development proposals Represent clients in planning negotiations and at public consultations Attend site visits, client meetings, and design team discussions Manage project delivery, timelines, and budgets Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines such as transport, sustainability, and design Monitor planning applications and respond to consultation feedback About You: Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or NIPA) Solid knowledge and experience of the UK planning system Background in either private sector consultancy or local authority planning Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong critical thinking and analytical skills A commercial and proactive approach to client engagement Passionate about contributing to a growing, collaborative team environment What's on Offer: Opportunity to work on landmark and regionally significant developments A hybrid working model supporting flexibility and work-life balance Career progression within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment A supportive team culture with access to technical experts across disciplines Involvement in diverse and high-impact planning projects across sectors This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven planning professional to step into a senior role within a collaborative and innovative consultancy team working at the forefront of UK planning. Interested? Apply now to take the next step in your planning career - (url removed) or call (phone number removed) Reference - 61041

Your New Role We have a fantastic opportunity for Permanent Planner - Highways to join our NMC SW Account. This role will be based on site at our Woodside Viaduct project in Glasgow. The standard hours of work are Monday - Friday, 42 hours per week. As part of the NMC South West account , we've been working in partnership with Transport Scotland Southwest since August 2020. Our responsibilities include inspections, cyclical maintenance, asset management, scheme delivery, winter maintenance, and incident response. The Woodside Viaduct Project is a major civil engineering initiative delivered under the wider South West Trunk Roads Network Maintenance Contract . At Amey, you'll be a key member of the Principal Contractor's management and delivery team, collaborating with leading sub-contractors across multiple engineering disciplines to support successful project delivery. We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our team in a planning support role. This position is ideal for someone with a background in administration, project management, or site operations. The Planner will be responsible for: Attending internal training sessions on Primavera P6 and pursue external scheduling certifications to advance expertise. Support programme coding for risk capture in collaboration with team members. Liaise with the Senior Planner to identify and discuss potential programme changes. Attend weekly site coordination meetings, record minutes, and prepare two-week lookahead schedules. Engage with Site Supervisors and Agents to ensure all planned works are captured and Early Warnings are raised. Assist with programme data, diagrams, and updates for key reports. Monitor on-site progress against the programme and report findings. Support Senior Planner in updating Primavera P6 and distributing programme reports to the client. Participate in supply chain meetings, document key outcomes, and report back to Senior Planner. Escalate programme concerns and slippage to management, consulting before implementing changes. Develop tender and pricing programmes as required. Coordinate with Amey consultants/designers to ensure timely data readiness for programme updates. Attend weekly update meetings. Assist the supply chain in preparing lookahead programmes. Share programme updates with the wider site team. What we're looking for: Strong working knowledge of Excel, with the ability to manipulate and analyse data effectively. Experience using project planning tools (e.g. MS Project, Project Libre, OpenProject). Prior exposure to Primavera P6 is a plus, but not essential. A positive attitude and willingness to learn-especially if you're keen to develop into a certified P6 expert (including cost profiling and data sorting). Confidence to challenge existing processes and contribute ideas for improvement. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate clearly. Desirable Experience: Experience with Primavera P6. CSCS card holder. HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Background in construction, civil engineering, or structural engineering works. Proven track record of delivering high-quality, value-driven projects. SVQ in Planning (desirable). For the right candidate, we'll support further development through external learning opportunities to help you progress towards expert-level certification. It is essential you have knowledge and a minimum of 2 years' experience using scheduling software (preferably Primavera P6) on civils or Structural engineering projects What we offer you When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them. We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected. At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary. Application Guidance Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please contact our recruitment team at (url removed) to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. Apply today - We are excited to hear from you!

Hello there, I'm writing to get in touch to see if you have an interest in assisting Local Authorities country-wide with their Transport Planning & Passenger Transport teams. Specialists within Transport Strategy, Development Management and SEND/Home-to-School Transport. Local Authorities have recently requested Job Titles, similar or the below (to name a handful) Passenger Transport Manager Road Harm Reduction Transport Strategy Consultant Home-to-School Transport Manager Transport Strategy Manager Senior/Principal Transport Planner LEVI Project Lead/Manager BSIP/Enhanced Partnership Lead Sustainable Transport Team Lead/Officer Development Control Officer S278/38 Engineer Active Travel Lead ZEBRA Programme Manager If any of these positions above are of interest,or a field you work within, for any reason, I'm happy to be a conduit between you and a new opportunity. I'd welcome a CV with open arms and am happy to add you to my records and conduct an initial conversation. I work with 144> Local Authorities respectively, one of which would welcome you also. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Engineering/Transport world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better. NB - I will only come back to CV if it contains relevant experiences.

Hello there, I'm writing to get in touch to see if you have an interest in assisting Local Authorities country-wide with their Transport Planning & Passenger Transport teams. Specialists within Transport Strategy, Development Management and SEND/Home-to-School Transport. Local Authorities have recently requested Job Titles, similar or the below (to name a handful) Passenger Transport Manager Road Harm Reduction Transport Strategy Consultant Home-to-School Transport Manager Transport Strategy Manager Senior/Principal Transport Planner LEVI Project Lead/Manager BSIP/Enhanced Partnership Lead Sustainable Transport Team Lead/Officer Development Control Officer S278/38 Engineer Active Travel Lead ZEBRA Programme Manager If any of these positions above are of interest,or a field you work within, for any reason, I'm happy to be a conduit between you and a new opportunity. I'd welcome a CV with open arms and am happy to add you to my records and conduct an initial conversation. I work with 144> Local Authorities respectively, one of which would welcome you also. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Engineering/Transport world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better. NB - I will only come back to CV if it contains relevant experiences.