Senior Or Principal Transport Planner (Policy & Strategy Practice)

Carrington West; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Senior to Principal Transport Planner to join their Policy and Strategy Practice. The role offers opportunities to lead projects focused on sustainable transport initiatives. Ideal candidates will have proven consultancy experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to work with various stakeholders. The position provides a competitive salary package and the potential for flexible working. Join a friendly and collaborative environment to advance your career with impact.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Solid experience delivering transport policy and strategy projects.
• Ability to prepare evidence-based business cases for sustainable transport.
• Experience in conducting meaningful research for effective transport networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning projects and deliver strategic recommendations.
• Engage with stakeholders to advocate for sustainable solutions.
• Maintain and develop client relationships to secure new opportunities.

Skills

Consultancy background

Technical capability in transport policy

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Senior to Principal Transport Planner (Policy & Strategy Practice)

Location: Birmingham, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham or Peterborough with flexibility on remote working

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with role and experience

The Role

My client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced transport planner at Senior or Principal Consultant level to join their Policy and Strategy Practice. You'll bring enthusiasm, strong people skills, and excellent capabilities in report writing, research, and analysis, along with the ambition to step quickly into greater responsibility. A key requirement is experience developing business cases that support sustainable transport initiatives. You'll have the chance to accelerate your career by working alongside industry leaders in a supportive and inclusive environment.

What they are looking for:

• Bring a solid consultancy background with a strong record of delivering transport policy and strategy projects for UK public sector clients.
• Demonstrate strong technical capability, particularly in preparing evidence-based business cases for sustainable transport schemes.
• Have experience conducting research that generates meaningful insights to inform people-focused transport networks.
• Exhibit a proven ability to work with stakeholders to secure investment in sustainable transport solutions.
• Possess a strong understanding of UK transport policy and current sector challenges.
• Demonstrate effective project and task management, including delivering work to agreed scope and budget.
• Be skilled at building and maintaining client relationships, and identifying opportunities to secure new work.
• Have an expanding network of industry contacts and positive client feedback.
• Communicate clearly and confidently in both written and verbal formats, adapting style to suit different audiences and purposes.
• Hold a relevant professional qualification.

Actively contribute to the wider profession by:

• Engaging in professional bodies, working groups, or industry forums.
• Sharing knowledge through presentations, publications, or thought leadership.
• Keeping up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and best practice.
• Supporting the development of industry standards or contributing to policy debates.
• Mentoring colleagues and early‑career professionals.

Why Join

• Flexible, friendly, and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to work on exciting and meaningful projects.
• A competitive remuneration package, including salary sacrifice schemes and flexible working arrangements.