Principal Transport Planner

Ramboll; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead development planning projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in transport planning, be proficient in tools like TRICS and AutoCAD, and have strong client engagement skills. This role offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in transport planning.
• Extensive experience delivering transport inputs to support planning applications.
• Proven project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead/manage transport planning aspects from site promotion to submission.
• Prepare/review Transport Assessments and Statements.
• Engage with local authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Stakeholder engagement

Transport planning

Report writing

Education

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

Tools

TRICS

Junctions 10

LinSig

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Job Description

Principal Transport Planner

London or Manchester, UK - other UK offices can be considered for the right candidate.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Transport Planner to lead and support development planning projects across a wide range of sectors. You will play a key role in delivering transport inputs for planning applications, providing expert advice to clients, and influencing sustainable development proposals. This role combines technical, project management, and client-facing responsibilities and offers an excellent opportunity to shape land use and transport integration at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery:

• Lead and manage the transport planning aspects of development planning projects, from site promotion through to planning submission and post-consent stages.
• Prepare and review key documents such as Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and Access Feasibility Studies.
• Conduct and oversee junction capacity assessments (e.g. using Junctions 10, LinSig, VISSIM).
• Provide expert advice on access, servicing, parking, active travel and public transport strategies to support development proposals.
• Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and statutory bodies through pre-application discussions and planning consultations.

Client and Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, delivering high-quality service and building long-term relationships.
• Represent clients at planning committees, appeals, and public consultations as required.
• Provide technical and strategic input to masterplans, site layouts, and development frameworks.

Team and Technical Leadership:

• Mentor junior staff and provide quality assurance across deliverables.
• Support resource planning, work allocation, and technical training within the team.
• Promote best practices in sustainable transport and integrated land use planning.

Business Development:

• Contribute to winning new work through preparation of bids, fee proposals, and client presentations.
• Maintain a strong network within the development and planning industry to identify new opportunities.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Town Planning, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Typically 8+ years of professional experience in transport planning, with a strong focus on development planning.
• Extensive experience delivering transport inputs to support planning applications in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of relevant national and local transport and planning policy frameworks (e.g. NPPF, LTN 1/20).
• Proficiency in modelling and analysis tools (e.g. TRICS, Junctions 10, LinSig, AutoCAD, GIS).
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proven project management experience and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Desirable Skills:

• Chartered status or working toward professional accreditation (e.g. CIHT, ICE, RTPI, TPP).
• Experience working with developers, local planning authorities, or multidisciplinary project teams.
• Understanding of sustainable transport design, including active travel and low-carbon mobility solutions.

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Deadline: 31/08/2025

Please note we will review CVs and fill the position as soon as possible.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

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