Principal Transport Planner

AtkinsRéalis; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport consultancy is seeking a Principal Transport Planner in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves managing projects related to transport strategies, working on flagship regeneration and infrastructure projects, and contributing to digital transformation and Net Zero commitments. The ideal candidate will be flexible, self-motivated, and experienced in transport planning disciplines.

Benefits

Inclusive employment policies

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse employee networks

Qualifications

• Flexible, self-motivated individual with experience across the Transport Planning discipline.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Passion for contributing to flagship regeneration and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of projects from active travel and public realm to bus, rail, and road interventions.
• Support clients' digital transformation and Net Zero commitments.
• Contribute to the growth of the transport planning business in the North-East.

Skills

Development of transport strategies and plans (local and strategic)

Scheme appraisal and business case preparation

Feasibility and corridor studies

Transport modelling

Multi-modal transport strategies

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Principal Transport Planner, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description

To be based in the Newcastle office, we are recruiting an individual with experience across the Transport Planning discipline to help deliver a range of projects from active travel and public realm to bus, rail and road interventions. Our regional team also work across our national business and therefore contribute to projects at a national scale for many other local and national government bodies and the private sector. We are also working closely with our clients to support their digital transformation and are developing new initiatives to help them deliver on their Net Zero commitments.

Your purpose:

We are looking for an experienced individual who wishes to contribute to a high performing, dynamic team that works seamlessly with our wider national Transport Planning business.Collaborating with specialists from across our business as part of multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll work on flagship regeneration, development and infrastructure projects. We’re seeking to grow our transport planning business in the North-East, developing a team with a well-balanced blend of skills to face our client needs and are looking for an enthusiastic individual to add further value and support our ambitious growth agenda.

What you can bring:

Successful applicants will be flexible, self-motivated and will be expected to demonstrate a capability in any of the following:

• Development of transport strategies and plans (local and strategic).
• Scheme appraisal and business case preparation.
• Feasibility and corridor studies.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

#LI-UK#LI-ATKINS #LI-Transportation

Worker Type

Employee

Job Description

To be based in the Newcastle office, we are recruiting an individual with experience across the Transport Planning discipline to help deliver a range of projects from active travel and public realm to bus, rail and road interventions. Our regional team also work across our national business and therefore contribute to projects at a national scale for many other local and national government bodies and the private sector. We are also working closely with our clients to support their digital transformation and are developing new initiatives to help them deliver on their Net Zero commitments.

Your purpose:

We are looking for an experienced individual who wishes to contribute to a high performing, dynamic team that works seamlessly with our wider national Transport Planning business.Collaborating with specialists from across our business as part of multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll work on flagship regeneration, development and infrastructure projects. We’re seeking to grow our transport planning business in the North-East, developing a team with a well-balanced blend of skills to face our client needs and are looking for an enthusiastic individual to add further value and support our ambitious growth agenda.

What you can bring:

Successful applicants will be flexible, self-motivated and will be expected to demonstrate a capability in any of the following:

Development of transport strategies and plans (local and strategic).

Scheme appraisal and business case preparation.

Transport scheme development.

Feasibility and corridor studies.

Multi-modal transport strategies.

Transport modelling.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

#LI-UK#LI-ATKINS #LI-Transportation

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.