Associate Transport Planner

Stantec; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Annual leave

Job summary

Stantec in Reading is seeking an Associate Transport Planner to lead major transport projects and shape our regional strategy. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff and grow the Reading transport planning practice.

You will manage client relationships, deliver Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, and help win work while ensuring high-quality delivery across residential, commercial and infrastructure developments in the South East.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within transport planning consultancy.
• Strong track record delivering development planning projects.
• Experience leading Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and planning applications for complex developments.
• Understanding of the UK planning system and transport policy framework.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transport planning projects from feasibility through planning consent and implementation.
• Act as trusted client adviser, develop long-term relationships and identify value opportunities.
• Prepare, review and oversee Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, transport strategies and related docs.
• Provide strategic transport planning advice across residential, mixed-use, employment, regeneration and infra projects.
• Manage project budgets, timelines and quality assurance.
• Support business development including client engagement and tender submissions.
• Mentor junior team members and build capability within the team.
• Contribute to growth and reputation of Stantec's Transport Planning in the South East.

Skills

Transport planning

Client management

Leadership

Project management

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Engineering, Geography or related

Job description

The Opportunity

Shape the future of transport. Lead major projects. Grow a thriving team.

At Stantec, we're helping clients deliver some of the UK's most ambitious development and infrastructure projects. As demand for our transport planning expertise continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Associate Transport Planner to play a leading role in the continued success and expansion of our Reading team. This is more than a technical role. It's an opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen client relationships, mentor talented professionals and help shape the future direction of our transport planning business across the South East.

Based in our modern Reading office, you'll work alongside experts from across Stantec's multidisciplinary business, collaborating with colleagues in civil engineering, environmental planning, utilities, flood risk, masterplanning and infrastructure design to deliver integrated solutions for a diverse range of clients.

Whether supporting strategic land promotion, unlocking complex development opportunities or delivering sustainable transport strategies, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the places and communities we help create.

About The Role

As an Associate Transport Planner, you'll be a key member of our leadership team, responsible for delivering high-quality transport planning advice while supporting the growth and development of the business.

You will lead projects across both private and public sector clients, working closely with developers, land promoters, local authorities and other key stakeholders to deliver commercially successful and technically robust solutions.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading the delivery of complex transport planning projects from initial feasibility and land promotion through to planning consent and implementation.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, developing long-term relationships and identifying opportunities to provide additional value.
• Preparing, reviewing and overseeing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, transport strategies and supporting technical documentation.
• Providing strategic transport planning advice across residential, mixed-use, employment, regeneration and infrastructure projects.
• Managing project teams, budgets, programme delivery and quality assurance.
• Supporting business development activities, including client engagement, networking, framework opportunities, fee proposals and tender submissions.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and integrated solutions.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members, helping to build capability and future leaders within the business.
• Contributing to the continued growth and reputation of Stantec's Transport Planning team across the South East.

Your Impact

This is a role where you'll have genuine influence.

You’ll help clients unlock challenging development opportunities, shape transport strategies that support sustainable growth and contribute to major investment decisions across the region.

You’ll also play a key role in developing our people, strengthening our client relationships and helping grow a successful and ambitious transport planning business.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced transport planning professional who combines strong technical expertise with commercial awareness, leadership skills and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.

You’ll Ideally Have

• Significant experience within transport planning consultancy.
• A strong track record delivering development planning projects across the private and/or public sectors.
• Experience leading Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, transport strategies and planning applications for complex developments.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and transport policy framework.
• Experience managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Proven ability to lead project teams, manage budgets and oversee technical delivery.
• Experience supporting business development, winning work and contributing to team growth.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A degree in Transport Planning, Engineering, Geography or a related discipline.
• Chartered status, Chartered Transport Planning Professional (CTPP), or progress towards professional accreditation would be advantageous.

Why Join Us

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.