Senior or Principal Transport Planner (Policy & Strategy Practice)

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

Job summary

A leading transport consultancy is looking for a Senior to Principal Transport Planner to join their Policy and Strategy Practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in delivering transport policy projects for UK public sector clients and exhibit skills in preparing evidence-based business cases. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, working collaboratively on meaningful projects, and a competitive remuneration package that includes flexibility and support for a balanced work-life dynamic.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative working environment

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Experience delivering transport policy and strategy projects for UK public sector clients.
• Strong technical capability in preparing business cases for sustainable transport.
• Proven ability to work with stakeholders to secure investment in transport solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop business cases supporting sustainable transport initiatives.
• Engage in professional bodies and share knowledge in the industry.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to industry standards.

Skills

Delivering transport policy and strategy projects

Preparing evidence-based business cases

Conducting meaningful research

Stakeholder engagement

Project and task management

Building client relationships

Effective communication

Networking in the industry

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 earlycareer professionals.

Why Join

• A 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.