Transport Planner

Job Description

Transport Planner – Movement and Place Programme

Location: Oxfordshire

Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term

Hours: 37 hours per week

Rate: Up to £40 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Transport Planner to support and advise on the development of Movement and Place Strategies (MAPS) across the county. This role also contributes to a wider range of transport strategy and policy initiatives including the Local Transport Connectivity Plan (LTCP), Bus Strategy, and Freight Strategy.

You will play a central role in ensuring that the Movement and Place Strategies:

• Align with the overarching LTCP and mode-based strategies (Active Travel, Public Transport, Mobility Hubs, Freight & Logistics).
• Integrate effectively with Local Plans, neighbouring District Plans, and Infrastructure Delivery Plans.
• Are shaped through effective engagement and collaboration with placemaking teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Support Technical Leads with the development, approval, and monitoring of Movement and Place Strategies and related workstreams.
• Provide technical input to a variety of transport planning projects, including the preparation of plans, consultations, and responses to planning applications.
• Lead engagement activities, presenting work to senior forums such as Cabinet and Committees.
• Act as a technical advisor on Movement and Place Strategies for the Directorate, Councillors, and partner organisations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Planning, Environment, and District Councils to align strategies and outcomes.
• Produce high-quality visual materials (maps, infographics) using AutoCAD, GIS, and similar tools to support proposals and engagement.

About You

• Strong understanding of transport strategy, planning policy, and local/national frameworks.
• Experience supporting or leading the delivery of transport or movement strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyse data, prepare reports, and present findings to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS, or other mapping and visualisation software (or willingness to learn).
• Experience managing competing priorities and delivering multiple outputs to deadlines.

To find out more information please contact Lily at Lilye@4recruitmentservices.com

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.