Highways Jobs
Job Type
Sector
Skill
Salary / Hourly £€$
Transport Planner
- Essex, England
- Contract 1 year +
- £37,000 - £44,000/annum
Senior Street Lighting Engineer
- North West England, England
- Permanent
- £46,000 - £53,000/annum
Street Lighting Engineer
- England
- Permanent
- £38,000 - £430,000/annum
Structures Engineering Team Manager
- East of England, England
- Permanent
- £66,000 - £76,000/annum
SuDS Engineer (Drainage)
- Hampshire, England
- Contract 6 months+
- £35 - £45/hour
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Managing Quantity Surveyor - Civils
- Stansted, England
- Permanent
Project Manager (Highways / Construction)
- Portsmouth, England
- Contract 1 year min
Quantity Surveyor (Sizewell C)
- Woodbridge, England
- Permanent
- £45,000 - £55,000/annum
Construction Project Manager - (Building Services)
- West Sussex, England
- Permanent
- £53,000 - £60,000/annum
Infrastructure Planners - Town Planning
- Middlesbrough, England
- Permanent
- £40,000 - £80,000/annum
Infrastructure Planners- Town Planning
- Leeds, England
- Permanent
- £40,000 - £80,000/annum
Infrastructure Planners - Town Planning
- Liverpool, England
- Permanent
- £40,000 - £80,000/annum
Senior Infrastructure Planner- Town Planning
- Cumbria, England
- Permanent
- £40,000 - £80,000/annum
Associate (Parking)
- Berkshire, England
- Permanent
- £60,000 - £70,000/annum
Bridge Technician
- Kent, England
- Permanent
- £42,000/annum
Highway Depot Manager
- London, England
- Permanent
- £50,000 - £55,000/annum
Infrastructure Planners- Glasgow
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Permanent
- £45,000 - £80,000/annum
Infrastructure Planners- Edinburgh
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Permanent
- £45,000 - £80,000/annum
Infrastructure Planners- Newcastle
- Newcastle upon Tyne, England
- Permanent
- £45,000 - £80,000/annum
Infrastructure Planners- Nottingham
- Nottingham, England
- Permanent
- £45,000 - £80,000/annum
Infrastructure Planners- Birmingham
- Birmingham, England
- Permanent
- £45,000 - £80,000/annum
Infrastructure Planners - Manchester
- Manchester, England
- Permanent
- £45,000 - £80,000/annum
Senior Infrastructure Planner- Sheffield
- Sheffield, England
- Permanent
- £45,000 - £80,000/annum
Infrastructure Planners- York
- York, England
- Permanent
- £45,000 - £80,000/annum
Project Manager
- England
- Permanent
Interim Head of Waste Services and Greenspaces
- London, England
- Contract 6 month rolling
- £500 - £600/day
Development Planning CAD Technician
- London, England
- Permanent
- £35,000 - £45,000/annum
Streetworks Coordinator
- London, England
- Contract 6 month rolling
- £28 - £32/hour
Highways Maintenance Engineer
- London, England
- Contract 3 months
- £40 - £45/hour
ITS Design Engineer
- England
- Permanent
- £35,000 - £50,000/annum
Site Manager
- England
- Permanent
Managing Quantity Surveyor - Northampton
- Northampton, England
- Permanent
- £90,000/annum
Surfacing Supervisor - Oxford
- Oxfordshire, England
- Permanent
- £55,000/annum
Site Engineer - Leicester
- Northampton, England
- Permanent
- £40,000 - £45,000/annum
General Foreman - Leicester
- Northampton, England
- Permanent
- £50,000 - £55,000/annum
Highways & Traffic CAD Technician
- Birmingham, England
- Contract 6-8 weeks
NEC Project Manager
- Northern Ireland
- Contract 6 months+
Neighbourhoods Major Schemes Programme Manager
- West Midlands, England
- Contract 1 year min
Project Manager
- England
- Contract Ongoing
- £50 - £51/hour
Programme Manager
- England
- Contract Ongoing
- £50 - £51/hour
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering
- Cardiff, Wales
- Permanent
Project Manager
- Sheffield, England
- Permanent
- £55,000 - £65,000/annum
Category Manager - Place Services
- Chichester, England
- Contract 6-12 Months +
- £500 - £501/day
Interim Head of Highways
- London, England
- Contract
- £650 - £700/day
Senior Civil Engineer
- Winchester, England
- Permanent
- £55,000 - £65,000/annum
Supervisor
- East of England, England
- Contract 6 months+
Site Inspector
- South East England, England
- Contract 6 months+
- £400 - £430/day
Highway Engineer
- East Midlands, England
- Permanent
- £34,000 - £37,000/annum
Civil Technician
- England
- Permanent
Electrical Supervisor
- Saltash, England
- Contract 6-12 months
Transport Project Manager
- Bristol, England
- Contract 12 months +
- £40/hour
Senior Site Supervisor
- Cheshire, England
- Contract 9 months+
- £38 - £40/hour
Traffic Signals Engineer
- England
- Permanent
- £35,000 - £45,000/annum
Clerk of Works
- Nottingham, England
- Contract 3 months +
- £35 - £45/hour
Strategic Transport Lead
- East Midlands, England
- Contract 6 months +
Streetworks Network Coordinator/Permit Officer
- Harrow, England
- Contract ongoing
- £23 - £28/hour
Senior Project Manager
- West Midlands, England
- Contract 6 months +
- £400 - £500/day
Parking Technician
- Slough, England
- Contract 6-12 Months +
- £35 - £40/hour
Parking Operations Manager
- Essex, England
- Contract Ongoing
- £35 - £40/hour
Section Engineer (Earthworks)
- Northampton, England
- Permanent
- £45,000 - £53,000/annum
Senior Quantity Surveyor (Highways, Central London)
- City of London, England
- Permanent
- £60,000 - £70,000/annum
Streetlighting Manager
- North London, England
- Contract Ongoing
- £45 - £55/hour
Parking Programme Manager
- London, England
- Contract 12 months
- £400 - £401/day
CPZ Programme Manager
- London, England
- Contract 12 months
- £400/day
Streetworks Admin Officer
- North London, England
- Contract ASAP
- £18 - £23/hour
Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Kingston Upon Hull, England
- Contract 4 Months +
ITS Engineer
- England
- Permanent
- £38,000 - £44,000/annum
Senior ITS Engineer
- England
- Permanent
- £46,000 - £53,000/annum
Cost Manager / Cost Engineer - Infrastructure
- London, England
- Contract
Project Engineer
- Kent, England
- Contract 6 months+
- £40 - £45/hour
Highways Clerk of Works
- North London, England
- Contract Ongoing
- £35 - £45/hour
Civils Works Inspector Surface Highways
- London, England
- Contract 6 Months
- £400/day
Graduate Town Planner
- Buckinghamshire, England
- Permanent
- £22,000 - £26,000/annum
Head of Highway Maintenance and Management
- East Midlands, England
- Contract 6 months+
- £500 - £600/annum
Senior Bridges Engineer
- Gloucester, England
- Contract 12 months +
- £40 - £45/hour
Principal Bridge Engineer
- Gloucester, England
- Contract 12 months +
- £50 - £60/hour
Senior Bridge Inspector
- Gloucestershire, England
- Contract 12 months +
- £35 - £45/hour
Section Engineer
- Northampton, England
- Permanent
- £40,000 - £45,000/annum
Quantity Surveyor
- Norwich, England
- Permanent
- £45,000 - £67,000/annum
Site Engineer
- Norwich, England
- Permanent
- £30,000 - £40,000/annum
Traffic Signs Designer
- London, England
- Contract 3 month rolling
- £25 - £35/hour
Permit Officer
- London, England
- Contract 6 Months
- £25 - £30/hour
Deputy Engineering Manager
- Brackley, England
- Permanent
- + package + subsistence
Development Control Engineer
- London, England
- Contract 3 Months
- £42/hour
Senior Development Control Engineer
- London, England
- Contract 3 Months
- £41.93/hour
Project Manager
- England
- Contract 6 months+
- £45 - £55/hour
Principal Structures Engineer
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Permanent
- £60,000 - £65,000/annum
Traffic Engineer
- London, England
- Permanent
- £30,000 - £40,000/annum
Project Manager
- London, England
- Contract 3 Months
- £45 - £46/hour
Senior Civil Engineer
- Chichester, England
- Permanent
- £45,000 - £55,000/annum
Associate Town Planner- Manchester
- Manchester, England
- Permanent
- £50,000 - £65,000/annum
Asset Lead - Linear (Highways / Pavements)
- London, England
- Permanent
- £70,000 - £85,000/annum
Site Agent - Sizewell C
- Ipswich, England
- Permanent
- £58,000 - £65,000/annum
Site/Senior Engineer - Sizewell C
- Ipswich, England
- Permanent
- £40,000 - £55,000/annum
Quantity Surveyor (Sizewell C)
- Leiston, England
- Permanent
- £45,000 - £70,000/annum
Project Manager
- Oxfordshire, England
- Contract 6-12 Months +
- £400 - £475/day
Director- Town Planning
- Derby, England
- Permanent
- £70,000 - £85,000/annum
Principal Parking Engineer
- City of London, England
- Permanent
- £45,000 - £55,000/annum
Town Planner- Various Levels
- Manchester, England
- Permanent
- £35,000 - £55,000/annum
NRSWA/Street works Inspector
- East London, England
- Contract ongoing
- £28 - £30/hour
Transport Planner
Reference: BHN588494
Job details
- Start date: ASAP
- Employment type: Contract 1 year +
- Salary: £37,000 - £44,000/annum
- Date published: 18 June 2025
Job description
Transport Planner - Fixed Term Contract
Location: Essex
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (with potential for extension)
Working Pattern: Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week on-site (fully remote considered on a case-by-case basis)
About the Role
Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Transport Planner to support the development and delivery of key transport strategies and projects, including the Council's statutory Local Transport Plan (LTP).
Key Responsibilities:
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Support the development and consultation of transport policies, including the Local Transport Plan.
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Undertake transport research using tools such as GIS, DfT toolkits, and other transport software packages.
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Provide expert transport policy advice on planning applications, sustainable travel, and development.
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Assist in managing the Multi-Modal Transport Model and contribute to procurement specifications and project tenders.
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Analyse traffic data and undertake surveys to inform planning and strategy.
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Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver strategic transport solutions.
What We're Looking For
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A degree in a relevant subject and/or substantial experience in public sector transport planning.
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Working towards chartered membership of CIHT, CILT, or RTPI.
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Proficient in GIS, DfT toolkits, VISSIM, SATURN, and transport modelling software.
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Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and large-scale development.
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Strong understanding of Local Authority transport objectives and policies.
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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
What We Offer
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25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
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Comprehensive training and development opportunities
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Supportive team environment within a forward-thinking council
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Access to a wide range of employee benefits
How to Apply or for more Information:
3 simple ways to apply or get in touch:
- Apply directly online via the Matchtech website
- Call Callum Laycock directly on 07901964657
- Email your CV to
Future Roles:
If you have the correct experience for this type of position but this specific role is not quite right for you, as the level, location or rates etc. is it not quite what you are looking for a present, please still feel free to get in touch with me as I continually recruit similar roles to the one above at all levels across the UK.
Alternatively if are not suitable for this role but still work within the Highways and Transportation industry and believe you will be looking for a new role in the future please give me a call for a confidential chat regarding your employment status.
To apply for these roles, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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