Job reference
253876_1786112413
Company Name
Salary
£45000 - £55000 per annum + Company Benefits
Location
Godalming
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
07/08/2026
Closing date
28/08/2026
Job Title: Senior/Principal Transport Planning Consultant
Location: Godalming, Surrey
Salary: £45-55,000
Penguin Recruitment are working with a growing and well-established multidisciplinary consultancy who are looking to appoint a Principal Transport Planning Consultant to join their expanding Transport Planning team in Godalming. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to take a leading technical role within a growing consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of development planning projects across the residential, commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and mixed-use sectors throughout the UK.
The Role:
* Lead and manage a varied portfolio of development planning projects across the UK
* Prepare, review and oversee Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Technical Notes and Access Appraisals
* Undertake and review junction capacity assessments using Junctions 11, including PICADY and ARCADY, and LinSig
* Provide technical advice to clients from initial feasibility through to planning determination and post-consent support
* Liaise with Local Planning Authorities, Highway Authorities, statutory consultees and multidisciplinary project teams
* Mentor and support Graduate and Consultant-level Transport Planners
* Undertake technical reviews and maintain high standards across project delivery
* Maintain a strong understanding of current national and local transport planning policy and guidance
* Contribute to fee proposals, project scopes and business development activities where appropriate
The Ideal Candidate:
* Significant experience within UK development planning transport consultancy
* Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or another relevant discipline
* Strong technical knowledge of UK transport planning policy, standards and guidance
* Demonstrable experience preparing Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
* Proficient in Junctions 11 and LinSig junction modelling software
* Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Confident engaging with clients, local authorities and wider project teams
* Full UK driving licence
* Actively working towards professional chartership with a recognised institution, ideally through the CIHT CTPP route
Desirable Skills and Experience:
* Experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS
* Experience with TRICS and TEMPro
* Previous experience mentoring junior colleagues and undertaking technical report reviews
* Experience contributing to business development, client relationship management and work-winning
What's on offer?
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Hybrid working from the Godalming office
* Company pension scheme
* Professional membership subscriptions
* Structured support towards professional chartership
* Ongoing technical training and career development
* Opportunity to work on a diverse range of prestigious development planning projects across the UK
* Friendly, collaborative and growing consultancy environment
* Genuine opportunities for career progression
Interested?