Senior Transport Planner

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624433
Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 26 July 2026 
Interview Date: w/c 3 August 2026

Senior Transport Planner – Shaping Strategic Highways at Hampshire County Council.

Hampshire County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to help guide and influence the delivery of key developments across the region. This is a unique opportunity to provide expert strategic advice on planning applications while negotiating forward-thinking transport improvement packages that support growth and enhance connectivity.

The Role:

In this role, you will provide trusted strategic transport advice on significant planning applications and play a central role in securing innovative transport solutions through Section 106 and 278 agreements, ensuring developments are supported by safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure.

Working at the heart of development and infrastructure delivery, you will collaborate with developers, consultants and landowners to negotiate and progress innovative Section 106 and Section 278 agreements, helping secure sustainable transport improvements that make a real difference.

If you’re passionate about influencing high-quality place-making and delivering forward-thinking transport solutions, this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark.

What you’ll do:

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable professional to join our Development Planning team, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality highway advice on planning applications, negotiating and managing highway agreements, and developing effective Travel Plans. You will support the County Council’s involvement in major infrastructure projects and provide line management guidance to junior staff. The role requires strong communication skills, as you will liaise with District Councils, developers, Council Members, the public, and internal colleagues through a range of channels.

You will contribute to the efficiency of the wider team, help facilitate a responsive pre-application service, and support local plan development through engagement and consultation. In addition, you will prepare technical reports, committee papers, and planning appeal documentation, attending meetings where required and contributing to the ongoing development of policies and best practices.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a proactive transport professional with A-Level (or equivalent) qualifications and some relevant experience, ideally working towards a professional qualification. You’ll need strong IT skills, great communication and presentation abilities, and enjoy working as part of a team. You’ll be comfortable analysing data, interpreting transport models, and writing clear reports, emails and letters, with a good understanding of planning policies like the NPPF and LTP4.

You’ll be someone who picks things up quickly, adapts easily to change, and can build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Political awareness and a flexible approach are important, as is a full driving licence, since the role involves travelling across Hampshire and nearby areas. A relevant degree and an understanding of wider corporate priorities would be a bonus.

Why join us?

Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.

Additional Information:

Senior Transport Planner Candidate Pack 

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Gemma McCart, Transport Team Leader - View email address on careers.newjob.org.uk

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