Transport Planning Engineer

Salary/Rate:Negotiable
Job Type:Hybrid, Office Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Sector:Land and Planning
Job ref:JN -072025-83929_1751473409
Post Date:02. 07. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

Natalie Harvey
Natalie Harvey
Principal Consultant, Residential Development & Town Planning

About the Role

We have partnered with a well-established SME consultancy, expanding its transport team and seeking a Transport Planner / Engineer.

 

The company offers real responsibility from day one, with the chance to work closely across transport planning, engineering, and modelling disciplines. This role provides valuable exposure to a wide range of projects and clients, alongside experienced professionals in an industry-leading team. Known for its strong, people-focused culture and collaborative team environment.

 

The Role

 

This is a standout opportunity for a transport planning professional looking to advance their career and gain exposure to a diverse mix of projects across the UK. You'll take ownership of high-quality technical inputs, playing a central part in the planning and design of transport solutions that support sustainable growth, improve access, and enhance connectivity across communities.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

· Assess site layouts for safe, efficient access and movement.

· Design highway elements including junctions, roundabouts, and signal controls.

· Contribute to Transport Assessments and planning submissions.

· Undertake traffic modelling using Junctions 10 (ARCADY & PICADY).

· Use TRICS and TEMPro for trip generation and growth forecasting.

· Prepare traffic flow diagrams to support modelling and assessments.

· Provide input on CAD work and swept path analysis.

· Liaise with clients, local authorities, and attend meetings/workshops.

· Review technical outputs from junior team members.

· Mentor and support junior staff in their development.

 

Desired Candidate Profile

 

· Experience in transport planning and infrastructure design, ideally in a consultancy setting.

· Good knowledge of Manual for Streets and DMRB standards.

· Proficient in AutoCAD and AutoTrack for early-stage junction design.

· Ideally experienced with Junctions 10, TRICS, TEMPro, and Excel (traffic flow diagrams).

· Familiarity with LinSig, GIS, and planning policy (e.g. NPPF, DfT, local plans).

 

Interested?

 

To find out more, please contact Natalie Harvey on 074 581 62049 or send your CV to nharvey@cobaltrecruitment.com

 

When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position.

 

If you do not hear anything back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles.

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