Assistant Transport Planner–Sheffield (2–4 Years’)

RGB Network; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is expanding its Transport Planning team in Sheffield and seeks an Assistant Transport Planner with 2-4 years of experience. The role includes supporting senior colleagues in tasks such as transport assessments, junction capacity modeling, and liaising with clients and authorities. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for career development, making it suitable for candidates eager to progress in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supported career development

Chartership pathways (CIHT / TPS)

Inclusive, friendly team

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in transport planning / development planning.
• Understanding of the UK planning process and planning policy.
• Experience using relevant planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Transport Assessments & Statements for planning submissions.
• Conduct Junction capacity modelling and survey analysis.
• Liaison with local authorities and clients.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in Transport, Geography, Civil Engineering, Planning or similar

Tools

Junctions 9/10

LinSig

AutoCAD

TRICS

TEMPro

GIS

Job description

Assistant Transport Planner – Sheffield (2–4 Years’ Experience)

£30,000 – £38,000 + Benefits | Sheffield | Hybrid Working

We are supporting a respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Sheffield that is looking to expand its Transport Planning team with a talented Assistant Transport Planner (2–4 years’ experience). The team works on a strong pipeline of regional development, transport strategy and active travel projects across Yorkshire and the Midlands.

The Role

You’ll support senior colleagues in the delivery of:

• Transport Assessments & Statements for planning submissions
• Travel Plans, sustainability/access strategies and active travel inputs
• Junction capacity modelling (Junctions 9/10, LinSig)
• Trip generation, TRICS assessments and survey analysis
• Development access and swept-path checks
• Feasibility studies and early-stage transport appraisals
• GIS mapping, data analysis and technical reports
• Liaison with local authorities, clients, and design teams

What You’ll Bring

• 2–4 years’ experience in transport planning / development planning
• Clear technical writing and analytical skills
• Experience using some of the following:
  • Junctions 9/10, LinSig, AutoCAD, TRICS, TEMPro, GIS
• Understanding of the UK planning process and planning policy
• A collaborative mindset and good communication skills
• Degree in Transport, Geography, Civil Engineering, Planning or similar

Why Join?

• Hybrid working with a modern Sheffield office
• Strong regional project pipeline across residential, commercial, education and mixed-use schemes
• Supported career development and Chartership pathways (CIHT / TPS)
• Opportunity to progress to Transport Planner level
• Inclusive, friendly team with great mentorship