Transport Planner

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624432
Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 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 

Help Keep Hampshire Moving – Join Our Transport Planning Team

Join Hampshire County Council as a Transport Planner and help shape the county’s transport future. You’ll provide highway advice on planning applications, support sustainable development, and work closely with colleagues, councils, developers, and communities. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to policy, deliver key projects, and support team development while making a real impact on how Hampshire moves.

The Role:

In this role, you’ll shape developments across Hampshire by providing strategic highway and transport advice on planning applications. Working with developers and partners, you’ll support agreements that deliver safer roads, improved walking and cycling routes, and better connectivity—helping create well-connected, sustainable communities where people can live and travel more easily.

What you’ll do:

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll contribute to the delivery of high-quality highway advice on planning applications, working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. You’ll support the negotiation and project management of highway agreements and development-related Travel Plans, while also helping to mentor and develop junior colleagues.

Strong communication will be key, as you engage with District Councils, developers, elected Members, colleagues and the public through meetings, correspondence and calls. You’ll also play an important part in keeping the Development Planning function running smoothly—supporting pre-application services, contributing to local plan consultations, and helping shape new policies and practices.

Alongside this, you’ll assist in preparing technical reports, committee papers and planning appeal documentation, ensuring that clear, well-informed advice supports decision-making and delivers positive outcomes for Hampshire’s communities.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven transport planning professional who’s ready to develop their career and make a real impact. You’ll bring relevant qualifications (A-Levels or equivalent) and hands-on experience, along with a passion for learning and growing towards a professional accreditation.

With strong digital skills, excellent communication abilities, and confidence engaging with a range of stakeholders, you’ll thrive in a collaborative team environment. Your understanding of planning and transport policy, combined with an interest in data and modelling, will help you contribute to meaningful projects across the county. If you’re adaptable, proactive, and enjoy tackling new challenges, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking team.

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:

Transport Planner Candidate Pack 

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Chris Hirst, Principal Transport Planner on chris.hirst@hants.gov.uk

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